Sterile Processing & OR Installations Program Manager

Lead complex healthcare equipment installations that keep patients safe

As the Installations Program Manager, you’ll own end-to-end delivery of capital equipment deployments for STERIS across Sterile Processing Departments and Surgical/Procedural environments within an assigned territory. You’ll guide a tight-knit team (typically 3–4 installers, with 2–5 total direct reports) and subcontractors, steering schedules, budgets, training, and quality while representing STERIS in day-to-day site decisions.

A day in the life

• Morning: Walk the job site, align with general contractors and trade partners, and lead progress/coordination meetings. Verify scope, safety, sequencing, and code requirements.
• Midday: Brief installers and subcontractors with clear work instructions; ensure product training and readiness. Anticipate risks and act early to keep work flowing.
• Afternoon: Validate customer expectations are being met. Review out-of-scope items and negotiate value-added change orders that improve outcomes.
• Late day: Update cost allocations and project status in financial reporting systems. Communicate physical and financial progress to management.

What you'll lead

• Plan, organize, direct, and control installation and subcontracting costs to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Provide detailed scopes of work, confirm understanding of expectations, and ensure product training is available and completed.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to protect schedule, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate equipment start-up with the Field Service Representative and District Service Manager; notify the Sales Representative when equipment is ready for customer in-service training.
• Complete job closeout documentation and ensure a smooth transition to service.
• Build strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors, and trade personnel.
• Develop working relationships with federal, state, and local code officials to clarify installation requirements; hold licenses as needed.

What you bring

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 4+ years of related project management experience; or 8+ years of relevant project management experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience managing direct reports in both corporate and remote/job-site settings.
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical abilities; convert data into decisions and recommendations.
• Proven project delivery discipline with on-time results.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influence—up to executive hospital leadership.
• Financial acumen to develop, analyze, and explain project financials.
• Comfort operating in fast-moving, fluid conditions; collaborative, creative, and strategic mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, project management tools, internet/intranet, and business reporting platforms.
• Ability to meet hospital/customer credentialing requirements.

Preferred

• STERIS field experience.
• Background in construction environments and/or healthcare protocols.
• Familiarity with Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) or Medical/Audio Visual (AV) capital equipment.
• Experience with STERIS tools (e.g., Siebel, Sales Connection).
• Process improvement exposure (Lean or Six Sigma).

Compensation & benefits

Compensation range: $90,737.50–$117,425.00 . This role is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums when higher than the range listed. Individual pay is based on several factors such as local labor market costs, relevant experience, education, certifications, and language skills.

STERIS provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits .

Open until position is filled.