We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and thats why were inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each others growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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**Job Purpose/Overview**

The Program Manager, Operations role leads and manages interdisciplinary project teams related to the operational processes of our Veterinary In-House Diagnostics business. The Program Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of project(s), ensuring on-time delivery within budget. In addition, the Program Manager will monitor, track, and report out the effectiveness and performance of assigned projects, all the while ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Leads or leverages interdisciplinary teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects related to facilities strategy, warehouse transfers, operational process development, manufacturing transfers (from R&D to manufacturing and between facilities/groups), continuous improvement/lean initiatives, and similar

Maintains dashboard-style reporting of all active operations projects

Oversees, drives, and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects serving as liaison between project team, functional management, and the leadership team

Applies and demonstrates strong leadership that results in a collaborative culture using clear, credible, objective, and proactive communications and stakeholder management

Monitors the effectiveness and performance of the project and project team and facilitates the development of contingency plans and recommended corrective actions as required

Utilize effective project management techniques to independently execute on project deliverables; This includes managing scope, schedule, risk, and budget

Monitors the project from initiation through delivery

Helps drive requirements gathering, works on requirements planning and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project's key stakeholders

Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the targeted needs

Ensures compliance with established business policies and regulatory requirements

Participates on special projects and assignments as assigned and/ or required

Other duties as assigned.

**Education and Experience**

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field

Minimum 5-7 years of operations and/or program management experience

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

Experience in the veterinary diagnostics, medical device, biotech, or other consumables/equipment based industry is preferred

Significant experience leading and motivating project teams in a cross-functional, indirect management environment

Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to deal and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Demonstrated ability to assess and mitigate risks for assigned projects

Demonstrated ability to create cost controls and budgets for assigned projects

Demonstrated ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and fluid environment

Drive and determination to meet personal, department and company goals and objectives

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Exceptional conflict-resolution skills

High degree of ethics and professionalism while interacting with customers and co-workers

High degree of facilitation, leadership and management skills

Positive attitude to encourage team camaraderie and enthusiasm for operational excellence

Self-starter who is self-directed and focused on tasks at hand, and who needs little explicit direction and oversight

Significant MS Office experience required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Well-organized and a collaborative, team player

**Travel**

Will there be notable travel in this position? Yes Percent of time: 25%

**Working Conditions**

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $88,200 - $110,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:

Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)

Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life

Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

Life Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

Several other health and wellness benefits

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)