Senior Level Clinical Program Manager Jobs
Senior level clinical program manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of program strategy, cross-functional oversight, and the clinical teams and initiatives that deliver outcomes. Hiring is concentrated across Education, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid opportunities from employers like Revolution Medicines, Revolution Medicines, and University of Florida hiring at this level now.
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TE Connectivity’s Automotive Americas organization is seeking Manager II Program Management to lead a team responsible for the successful execution of customer programs and strategic business initiatives. This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight for a portfolio of complex automotive programs while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, business objectives, and program governance standards.
Manager II Program Management serves as a key business leader for assigned customer portfolios and is accountable for program execution, talent development, customer satisfaction, financial performance, risk management, and cross-functional alignment throughout the product lifecycle. The role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management, Sales, and Finance to deliver strong business and customer outcomes.
Job Requirements
Program & Portfolio Leadership
- Lead a portfolio of automotive customer programs from business award through product launch and lifecycle management.
- Drive execution excellence across New Product Development, Advanced Development Programs, Sustaining projects, and customer-specific initiatives.
- Ensure programs achieve committed objectives related to timing, quality, cost, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead program reviews, escalation management, launch-readiness activities, and recovery plans for critical business issues.
- Establish portfolio priorities and resource-allocation strategies that support business objectives.
Customer Leadership
- Serve as the senior Program Management leader for assigned OEM customer portfolios.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer leadership teams and key stakeholders.
- Lead customer communications regarding program status, risks, changes, and corrective actions.
- Drive customer-focused decision-making and execution accountability throughout program lifecycles.
People Leadership
- Recruit, lead, coach, and develop Program Managers and Project Managers.
- Drive employee engagement, succession planning, performance management, and career development.
- Conduct talent reviews and capability assessments while building a strong leadership pipeline.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, inclusion, and customer focus.
Business & Financial Performance
- Own portfolio performance metrics and drive achievement of business objectives.
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Finance leaders to support revenue growth, profitability, and investment decisions.
- Monitor program financial performance, forecast accuracy, resource utilization, and risk exposure.
- Ensure disciplined decision-making that balances customer needs with business objectives.
Governance & Operational Excellence
- Ensure compliance with project management processes, PAC governance, launch-readiness requirements, and portfolio-management standards.
- Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, issue escalation, and corrective-action management.
- Support deployment of best practices, standard work, TEOA principles, and process improvements.
- Leverage dashboards, digital tools, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve execution effectiveness.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Align Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Product Management teams around program objectives.
- Influence organizational decisions affecting customer commitments, business strategy, investments, resources, and execution priorities.
- Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical, operational, and commercial challenges.
- Act as a role model for TE Values and leadership behaviors.
What your background should look like
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Product Management, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of people-leadership experience in a matrixed environment.
- Experience leading complex customer-facing programs and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
- Strong business acumen, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Project Management Professional certification.
- Experience within the Tier 1 automotive supplier industry.
- Experience managing large-scale product launches, customer escalations, and portfolio governance.
- Experience with project portfolio management systems, analytics tools, and AI-enabled business processes.
Competencies
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $147,500 – $184,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
3800 REIDSVILLE ROAD
WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina 27101-2166
United States
TE Connectivity’s Automotive Americas organization is seeking Manager II Program Management to lead a team responsible for the successful execution of customer programs and strategic business initiatives. This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight for a portfolio of complex automotive programs while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, business objectives, and program governance standards.
Manager II Program Management serves as a key business leader for assigned customer portfolios and is accountable for program execution, talent development, customer satisfaction, financial performance, risk management, and cross-functional alignment throughout the product lifecycle. The role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management, Sales, and Finance to deliver strong business and customer outcomes.
Job Requirements
Program & Portfolio Leadership
- Lead a portfolio of automotive customer programs from business award through product launch and lifecycle management.
- Drive execution excellence across New Product Development, Advanced Development Programs, Sustaining projects, and customer-specific initiatives.
- Ensure programs achieve committed objectives related to timing, quality, cost, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead program reviews, escalation management, launch-readiness activities, and recovery plans for critical business issues.
- Establish portfolio priorities and resource-allocation strategies that support business objectives.
Customer Leadership
- Serve as the senior Program Management leader for assigned OEM customer portfolios.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer leadership teams and key stakeholders.
- Lead customer communications regarding program status, risks, changes, and corrective actions.
- Drive customer-focused decision-making and execution accountability throughout program lifecycles.
People Leadership
- Recruit, lead, coach, and develop Program Managers and Project Managers.
- Drive employee engagement, succession planning, performance management, and career development.
- Conduct talent reviews and capability assessments while building a strong leadership pipeline.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, inclusion, and customer focus.
Business & Financial Performance
- Own portfolio performance metrics and drive achievement of business objectives.
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Finance leaders to support revenue growth, profitability, and investment decisions.
- Monitor program financial performance, forecast accuracy, resource utilization, and risk exposure.
- Ensure disciplined decision-making that balances customer needs with business objectives.
Governance & Operational Excellence
- Ensure compliance with project management processes, PAC governance, launch-readiness requirements, and portfolio-management standards.
- Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, issue escalation, and corrective-action management.
- Support deployment of best practices, standard work, TEOA principles, and process improvements.
- Leverage dashboards, digital tools, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve execution effectiveness.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Align Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Product Management teams around program objectives.
- Influence organizational decisions affecting customer commitments, business strategy, investments, resources, and execution priorities.
- Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical, operational, and commercial challenges.
- Act as a role model for TE Values and leadership behaviors.
What your background should look like
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Product Management, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of people-leadership experience in a matrixed environment.
- Experience leading complex customer-facing programs and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
- Strong business acumen, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Project Management Professional certification.
- Experience within the Tier 1 automotive supplier industry.
- Experience managing large-scale product launches, customer escalations, and portfolio governance.
- Experience with project portfolio management systems, analytics tools, and AI-enabled business processes.
Competencies
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $147,500 – $184,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
3800 REIDSVILLE ROAD
WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina 27101-2166
United States
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Senior Level Clinical Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level clinical program manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led complex, multi-site clinical programs from design through close-out, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have owned timelines, managed cross-functional stakeholders, and resolved operational problems independently gives you a clear edge. Regulatory fluency, experience mentoring junior staff, and a portfolio of programs you have steered to completion strengthen any application significantly.
Which companies hire senior level clinical program managers?
Companies hiring senior level clinical program managers right now include Revolution Medicines, Revolution Medicines, and University of Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, contract research organizations, health systems, and medical device companies that run ongoing or expanding clinical pipelines.
Are there remote senior level clinical program manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and program type. About 13% of senior level clinical program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in clinical operations. Roles tied to active site oversight or cross-functional on-site teams are more likely to require in-person presence, while program strategy and vendor management functions tend to offer more flexibility.
What makes a clinical program manager role senior level?
Senior level clinical program manager roles are distinguished by the scope of ownership they require. Professionals at this stage set program direction rather than executing tasks assigned by others, manage significant budgets and vendor relationships, and are accountable for regulatory compliance across the full program lifecycle. They are also expected to mentor coordinators and managers, represent clinical operations to executive stakeholders, and resolve complex issues without escalation.
Which industries hire the most senior level clinical program managers?
Senior Level clinical program manager roles concentrate in Education, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive the most demand because they operate continuous or pipeline-heavy clinical programs that require experienced professionals to manage scope, timelines, and regulatory requirements at scale.