Senior Program Manager-Contractor

Company: Align Technology, Inc.
Location: Campbell
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

This position is ideal for senior-level Program Leaders with deep enterprise system deployment experience to join the Global Product Operations & Delivery organization as a Senior Program Manager, driving complex, multi-region transformation initiatives across Packaging & Labeling, Manufacturing, and Commercial operations. Partnering with cross-functional global teams including IT, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Global Product Management, you will lead enterprise-scale system implementations that directly impact compliance, operational efficiency, and product delivery. This role is mission-critical in enabling scalable, compliant, and digitally integrated operations across multiple manufacturing plants and global markets. Role expectations • Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale enterprise system programs impacting multiple global sites (e.g., labeling systems, ERP integrations, MES integrations, PLM interfaces, content management platforms). • Own program governance, risk management, executive reporting, budget oversight, and cross-functional alignment. • Drive alignment between Packaging & Labeling, Manufacturing Sites, IT, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure compliant system rollout. • Oversee system validation strategy (CSV / CSA where applicable), change control integration, and plant-level implementation planning. • Establish integrated master schedules across business, IT, and plant workstreams. • Lead executive steering committees with clear metrics, risk heatmaps, and milestone tracking. • Ensure regulatory and quality requirements (FDA, EU MDR, ISO 13485, GxP where applicable) are embedded into system deployment strategy. • Coordinate data migration, cutover strategy, hypercare support, and post-implementation stabilization. • Drive measurable business outcomes including cycle time reduction, cost savings, error reduction, and improved global standardization. Optional focus areas (nice to have but not required): • Global labeling system rollout (e.g., Kallik or equivalent) • Manufacturing plant integration (MES, SAP, PLM, content management systems) • Multi-plant deployment sequencing and readiness assessment What were looking for • Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering, Operations, or related) preferred. • Experience: 8-10 years leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional system implementations in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, biotech, aerospace, etc.). • Enterprise Delivery Depth: Demonstrated ownership of programs spanning multiple countries, manufacturing plants, and executive stakeholders. • Regulatory Fluency: Strong understanding of GxP, ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR impacts to system deployment. • Execution Rigor: Proven ability to manage complex integrated master schedules, RAID logs, and governance frameworks. • Influence: Comfortable operating at Director/VP level with the ability to align senior stakeholders. • Technical Acumen: Ability to translate between IT architecture and operational business needs. • Resilience: Experience leading programs through ambiguity, competing priorities, and enterprise change resistance. Complementary Skills • Experience with SAP, MES, PLM (Arena), enterprise labeling systems, localization platforms, or enterprise content management tools. • Familiarity with system validation methodologies (CSV / CSA). • Executive-level presentation capability with concise storytelling and risk framing. • Lean / Six Sigma or operational excellence certification preferred.

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