Boston Scientific Associate Project Manager 

United States, Minnesota 

636051128

About the Role

Associate Project Manager is a leader of projects and programs within the EP Division Project Management Organization. The scope of projects may include activities from initial product development to the end of product life across business units and manufacturing sites.

This PM role will be focused primarily on sustaining activities for existing Core Capital Equipment within EP Portfolio. Success in the role requires a focus on capturing opportunities from across the various functions, creating a cohesive strategy for project execution and driving execution to ensure project completion.

Project size will range from small one-off tasks to large process improvement, design change, line extension activities, design transfers and projects driving global productivity and commercialization, as well as End of Life activities. Multiple projects will be handled simultaneously with cross-functional team members from R&D, Design Assurance, Packaging, Regulatory, Operations, Supplier Development, Supply Chain and Clinical, as well as some vendor interactions. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships are required for this role.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Developing, executing and leading project/program teams to successfully deliver the defined products/solutions to business unit management (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing processes)
• Identifying resources required for assigned project activities and forming teams to complete the activities
• Building team ownership and commitment to project plan
• Developing and monitoring project budgets through regular analysis of cost and spending
• Timely communication of priorities and status with senior management, regional and functional leads including presentations and discussions at FLT (Franchise Leadership Team) and PIB (Product Investment Board)
• Managing challenges of technology application and new product development including identification, communication and escalation of technical and business risks
• Resolving conflicts with team members and providing input to functional managers on team and team member performance
• Facilitating end of life of products following commercial release of new products
• Mentoring and/or coaching other functional and project managers
• Fostering a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong organization, communication and influencing skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to confidently handle full responsibility for project completion
• Results-oriented and focused on delivering timely, accurate and premium execution
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships across a network of people and functions
• Experience in managing multiple cross-functional projects and/or initiatives
• A medium amount of supervision/coaching is expected for person in this role

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• BS Degree, Engineering
• PMP Certification
• Background in medical device development
• Knowledge of DHF, DMR and Engineering Change processes
• Experience communicating and influencing all levels of the organization
• Experience managing sustaining and new product development projects including business critical and high visibility projects
• Experience with Capital Equipment, SMFD process and vendor relationships
• Demonstrated ability to lead small and medium cross functional teams as a Project Manager, Operations Leader or Technical Leader
• Product knowledge of EP products and processes

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.