IT Program Manager

The IT Program Manager leads Vericel’s technology portfolio, driving initiatives that support enterprise growth and advancement of core systems. This role ensures effective governance and delivery of complex programs through close partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors., * Lead the planning, execution, and governance of enterprise IT programs, ensuring delivery of new capabilities aligned to business priorities and evolving organizational needs.

• Develop and maintain program roadmaps and integrated plans, including scope, timelines, dependencies, resources, and financials across multiple initiatives.
• Establish and continuously improve IT PMO governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and performance metrics to enable consistent and effective program delivery.
• Partner with business and cross-functional stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, and success criteria, and drive alignment and decision-making throughout execution.
• Oversee end-to-end program delivery, including requirements, design, implementation, validation, and change management, providing governance and oversight across initiatives led by internal and external project managers, and stepping in to directly manage projects as needed to ensure delivery and operational readiness.
• Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies, providing clear communication, status reporting, and executive-level insights to support timely decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex technology programs and portfolios, with responsibility for planning, execution, governance, and delivery.
• Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional programs in complex or regulated environments, including ownership of integrated plans, timelines, dependencies, and milestones across multiple workstreams.
• Strong expertise in program and project management methodologies, including scheduling, risk/issue management, prioritization, and delivery governance within a PMO or portfolio structure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align diverse audiences, manage expectations, and deliver clear status reporting, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Ability toestablishand implement program governance frameworks, standards, and reporting processes to support effective decision-making and execution.
• Experience working in regulated industries and familiarity with relevant compliance frameworks (e.g.,GxP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, SOX, GDPR, CSV/CSA, data integrity) preferred.
• Project or Program Management certification (e.g., PMP,PgMP,SAFe) is a plus., Business Administration, Change Management, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Decision Support, Establish Priorities, Federal Contracts, Functional Programming Languages, GxP, IT Governance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Medicine, Patient Care, Performance Metrics, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Sports Medicine, Team Player, Time Management

Why Vericel?

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.

The salary range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $135,000 to $165,000 annually.

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).