Kelli Walto
Springfield,PA
Summary
Dynamic program management professional with over 18 years of experience in the medical device industry, specializing in acquisition-based integrations. Expertise in transforming innovative concepts into market-leading products, effectively guiding them from development through successful launch. Recognized for fostering collaboration and driving impactful outcomes, with a strong track record of leading high-stakes programs and initiatives. Reliable and adaptable, with exceptional skills in strategic planning and team leadership that consistently deliver results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT PORTFOLIO & PROGRAM LEADER
TERUMO MEDICAL COMPANY
Elkton, MD
05.2017 - Current
- Leader for large, complex strategic programs; focused on inorganic acquisition based technologies.
- Portfolio Leader to develop strategic planning for 5-year business goals, incl: prioritization, project portfolio, and resource planning.
- Facilitated the launch of the first capital product through US business unit, coordinating efforts among diverse teams to maintain focus on strategic objectives and achieve necessary approvals.
- Program on distribution agreement with acquisition partner for drug eluted balloon Technology incl: external partners & cross-functional team readiness for governance, stage gate reviews, and escalation resolution.
- Oversee program documentation, communications, & stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely dissemination of updates and decision, KPI development and adherence.
- Managed R&D budget, including program expense & capital forecast and variance analysis. Key partner with finance.
- Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of execution, focus on growth mindset, continuous learning, and collaboration.
- Champion of PMO best practices, including financial training and business risk governance for value based escalation.
PROGRAM MANAGER, STRATEGIC MANUFACTURING
TELEFLEX CORPORATION
Wayne, PA
03.2011 - 05.2017
- Directed project managers to ensure timely delivery of projects from the US to Mexico. Achieved 100% compliance with company KPIs to support operational strategic objectives. Fostered collaboration on standard operating procedures, leading to enhanced project execution and increased stakeholder satisfaction.
- Achieved seamless integration of acquisition projects, facilitating successful product launches and sales growth for Teleflex. Completed integration into Teleflex structure within one year of acquisition.
- Successful record of launching cardiology R&D (both capital and catheters) operational projects (including SAP Go Live).
PROJECT MANAGER
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCE CORPORATION
Plainsboro, NJ
06.2007 - 03.2011
- Created process and executed rationalization for 600+ low selling SKUs, including financial impact & CEO approval.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, facilitating stakeholder engagement and DHF reviews to support product development.
Education
M.D. - Mechanical Engineering, Focus Tissue Engineering
Northeastern University
Boston01-2007
Bachelor of Science - College of Engineering, Mechanical
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01-2005
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Acquisition strategies
- Business & Financial Acumen
- Project management governance
- P&L, Finance Modeling, and Budgeting
- Program leadership
- Staff development
- Product Development Management
- Effective leader
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Management
- Scope management
Accomplishments
- Program Leader (2026) for multi-business-unit, cross functional team on OPUSWAVE Imaging System ($305M Market). Pioneered Terumo U.S. capital equipment strategy, integrating commercial and operations functions for market entry, adoption, and operational scale‑up.
- Program Leader (2025) who led business valuation, VOC, cross‑functional stakeholder reviews, and financial modeling that informed strategic discussions and resulted in termination of the DVT thrombectomy program and reorientation of the venous pipeline.
- Program Leader (2023) for integration of drug‑eluting balloon technology into the cardiology portfolio; managed cross‑functional development and go‑to‑market planning for a product projected to reach $121M by Year 3.
- Program Leader (2018) for Integration for the $1.2B acquisition of Angio-Seal to Terumo from MSA management (w/ Abbott) to PMO execution.
Timeline
PROJECT PORTFOLIO & PROGRAM LEADER
TERUMO MEDICAL COMPANY
05.2017 - Current
PROGRAM MANAGER, STRATEGIC MANUFACTURING
TELEFLEX CORPORATION
03.2011 - 05.2017
PROJECT MANAGER
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCE CORPORATION
06.2007 - 03.2011
M.D. - Mechanical Engineering, Focus Tissue Engineering
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - College of Engineering, Mechanical
Northeastern University