Orlantha Heethawakage, LSSGB

Program Manager | MedTech PMO & Commercial Operations | NPD | NPI | Stage-Gate| Surgical Robotics | Process Improvement | LSS Green Belt

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

About

Program Manager with 8+ years leading global medical device commercialization, regulated product delivery, and process improvement at scale. At Medtronic, drove PMO governance and commercialization readiness across 12+ international markets for the Hugo™ Surgical Robotics platform, a $500M+ program spanning Brazil, Mexico, Europe, India, and Panama, contributing to a $34M CAPEX scaling initiative that expanded global capacity. Currently seeking remote or hubrid Senior PM/ Program Manager roles in Medical devices, PMO, NPD/NPI, and commercial transformation. Based in South Florida I chose MedTech intentionally. Execution in this industry does not just move revenue. It changes patient outcomes. I build governance frameworks, launch playbooks, and portfolio systems that elevate teams, clarify risk, and enable sustainable scale. I have also co-led ERG initiatives and mentored junior PMs, reinforcing my belief that durable success comes from empowering people, not just managing timelines. What I bring: ♦ Surgical Robotics and Commercialization: Drove PMO governance and launch readiness across 12+ markets for Medtronic's Hugo™ platform, a $500M+ program. Built launch playbooks, Stage-Gate criteria, and portfolio dashboards supporting $34M in global expansion. ♦ Regulatory and Quality Execution: Delivered 95% on-time regulatory programs across ISO 13485, MDR, and UKCA frameworks for 50+ medical device manufacturers, improving forecast accuracy approximately 35% and accelerating approvals approximately 20%. ♦ Enterprise Technology and Software Delivery: Led a $1M+ commercial systems portfolio at LabConnect, delivering Salesforce and ERP integrations that accelerated response times 30%, reduced cycle time, and improved adoption through structured governance and stakeholder alignment. ♦ Program and Portfolio Leadership: Established Stage-Gate and portfolio governance models that improved forecast accuracy 35% to 45% and reduced launch delays 30% across regulated product environments. My approach blends engineering discipline with adaptive execution. I’ve standardized NPD cycles, mitigated $1.2M+ in supply chain risk, and mentored emerging program managers, building scalable frameworks that improve delivery consistency over time. Always glad to connect with leaders in MedTech program/portfolio delivery, Stage-Gate governance, and regulated product launches.

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