Paige Huschka
Program Manager - Value Engineering @Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
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WORK HISTORY
Program Manager - Value Engineering @Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Chicago, IL, US
Develop and drive execution of a global 3-year portfolio of 40+ active and roadmap projects valued at $18M+, resulting in post-launch product optimiziation, operating margin expansion, and operational efficiency in the medical device industry. •Partner with product management, development, service, procurement and operations on roadmap to execute product and portfolio strategies, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives while reducing product margin. • Provide strategic insights and report KPIs to senior leadership on portfolio health, financial performance and resource allocation, enabling data-driven decision making and problem-solving. • Collaborate with project leads to develop comprehensive project plans that accurately capture scope, risks, and stakeholder involvement, ensuring clear execution strategy and successful project outcomes. • Advocate for project leads and portfolio by challenging reprioritization of resources and project shutdowns, escalating critical issues when needed, and provide guidance to improve execution efficiency to keep projects progressing in time. • Conduct root cause analysis to address OTD, savings, and resource gaps, decreasing average total monthly days of delay from to 25 and increasing savings funnel by 62% through 2025.
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of St. Thomas
Masters of Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT PAIGE HUSCHKA
Prgm/project manager with an engineering background and experience leading global initiatives across cost, quality, and supply continuity—primarily within the biomedical and highly regulated medical device industry. Known for my drive, positivity, and passion for continuous improvement, I bring energy and focus to cross-functional collaboration, helping teams deliver real results in complex environments. I specialize in aligning execution with business priorities through portfolio optimization, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. I’m skilled at analyzing financial impact, presenting KPIs to senior leadership, and translating complex technical or strategic concepts into clear, actionable insights. Currently pursuing my MBA to further scale impact through strategic leadership.
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