Program Management Office (PMO) Associate Director

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About the role:

Boston Scientific is seeking a Program Management Office (PMO) Associate Director to lead the CRMDx PMO organization and drive strategic and operational excellence across the division. This senior leadership role is responsible for establishing strong business governance, advancing portfolio and performance management, and strengthening program management capabilities across R&D.

The Associate Director will partner closely with divisional and corporate leadership to align CRMDx priorities with enterprise strategy, ensuring disciplined investment decisions that maximize innovation, operational efficiency, and patient impact.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:
This position is based on-site at our Arden Hills, MN location and requires employees to be in the office at least four days per week to support collaboration and alignment with key business stakeholders. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Lead development and execution of R&D Strategic and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
• Establish and oversee governance frameworks supporting investment prioritization, decision-making, and performance accountability
• Partner with R&D, Finance, and business leaders on portfolio health reviews, investment trade-offs, and planning cycles
• Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio performance, resource allocation, and value realization

Portfolio & Performance Management

• Define, monitor, and communicate portfolio KPIs to drive transparency and accountability
• Lead development of portfolio analytics and dashboards using tools such as Planisware (Lumos) and PowerBI
• Drive consistent adoption of PMO methodologies, lifecycle processes, and performance metrics
• Partner with enterprise and divisional PMOs to harmonize best practices

Functional & Organizational Excellence

• Champion program management functional excellence, capability development, and leadership growth
• Build a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and execution excellence
• Oversee training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Identify and implement enhancements to PMO operations, systems, and organizational effectiveness

Cross-Functional Influence

• Serve as a key interface between R&D and Corporate functions including Finance, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and IT
• Represent the PMO in executive governance councils, steering committees, and investment forums
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights that inform strategic decision-making

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program or portfolio management, preferably within R&D in a regulated industry
• Proven experience leading PMO organizations or large-scale transformation initiatives
• Strong strategic planning, governance, and cross-functional leadership capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in PPM tools (Planisware Lumos or similar), PowerBI, and Excel
• Strong financial acumen, including experience supporting AOPs and forecasting

Preferred qualifications and competencies:

• Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline)
• PMP, PgMP, or PfMP certification
• Experience in global portfolio management and process optimization
• Deep understanding of regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements in medical devices

Requisition ID: 622479

Minimum Salary: $137700 

Maximum Salary: $261600 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may 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 for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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