John Eastman
Principal Program Manager - Medical Manufacturing
- Role
- Principal Program Manager at C-Axis, Inc.
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Eastman
Principal Program Manager with more than 18 years of operations and project management experience.
Experience
Principal Program Manager
Sep 2024 — Present
Own broad, complex New Program Introduction programs•Understand and drive Design History File activities for Customers•Lead the program core team, ensure flawless interfaces and interdependencies between the functions, and hold team accountable to deliverables•Establish program objectives including measurable goals and program scorecards•Establish program execution strategies to develop integrated cross functional schedule, identifying critical path, key risks, and dependencies•Own risks, risk mitigations and risk management activities throughout the program cycle, ensure effective mitigations in place; monitor risks throughout the program; transfers documentation•Utilize Design Control phase/ gate process to execute the program and adhere to all applicable QMS process•Facilitate phase gate exit readiness reviews and stage design reviews; demonstrate proper phase gate criteria for exit during gate reviews•Author the Product Development Plans / Systems and ensure other functional planning documents are scalable for Program Management team growth• Vigilantly drive projects to meet all deadlines and exceed customer requirements• Conduct thorough assessments of project timelines, resource requirements, budgets and key technical risks•Prepare and present program status, provide escalation communications to key stakeholders as needed• Own the standardization of policies, procedures and standards incorporating internal and industry best practices.• Facilitate effective communication between C-Axis and its customers, ensuring a seamless flow of information• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and drive sales growth• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and preferences• Contribute to the formulation of sales, operational and capital budgets as part of the annual business planning process
Education
University of St. Thomas
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies
Leadership Essentials Certificate
University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies
Project Management and New Product Development
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics
2002 — 2008
University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies
Project Management Certificate
University of Minnesota Duluth
Master of Science (MS), Physics
2006 — 2008
Skills
- Technology Evaluation
- Product Specialists
- Conflict Management
- Fortran
- Time Management
- Cost Management
- Experimental Physics
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Service
- Engineering
- Optics
- Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Executive Reporting
- Project Manager
- Numerical Analysis
- Technical Communication
- Product Development
- Physics
- Mathematica
- Project Management
- Product Innovation
- Mathematical Modeling
- Latex
- Team Leadership
- Platform Development
- Continuing Education
- Instrumentation
- Technical Writing
- Matlab
- Medical Devices
- Intellectual Property
- Data Analysis
- Innovation Development
- Public Speaking
- Risk Management
- Quality Management
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