Project Management - Technical Associate Director

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At Boston Scientific, we will 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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking an Associate Director Technical Project Manager on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

Lead multiple specialized technology functions and / or technical staff members. Devotes a significant portion of time to, leadership, managerial and staff developmental responsibilities. Execute cadence of strategic projects on time & on budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• People Management: Lead a large (multi-project, multi-site) cross-functional development teams; Provides leadership and direction for an area within organization sub-function, typically through M3/M4s; provides input to functional managers on team and team member performance.
• Product/Technology Leadership: Lead the technical challenges of technology application and new product development; identifies, communicates, and manages moderate to high levels of technical risk.
• Project/Program Management: Leads and develops key initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing processes; develops and implements project plan; builds team ownership and commitment to project plan; mentors and/or coaches other functional and project managers.
• Process Management: Implements TDP/PDP; leads team to complete activities to current policies and practices; keeps documentation organized, creates Scaling Plan and Design History File for the project. Identifies process improvements affecting multiple projects.
• Communications and Reviews: Responsible for leading teams and cross-functional communications; liaison between the team and the PIB; leads phase and business reviews, project meeting minutes, issues log, metrics, and other key communications. Communicates and influences resolution of cross-functional issues.
• Demonstrates leadership ability and ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees. Business experience demonstrated through business knowledge, leadership skills and product / process development capabilities. Working knowledge in regulated medical device / pharmaceutical industry an advantage.
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality policy, Quality System & the appropriate regulations for the area.
• Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.

Education & Experience: 

• Level 8 qualification or Masters in relevant discipline.
• 3 + years of managing New Product introduction for Medical device or within a regulated environment.
• Ideally PMP or IMPA certified.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver key projects in a timely manner.
• Experience of managing & coordinating resources.
• Experience of budget allocation for projects.
• Excellent Communication & Organization Skills.
• Ability to influence all stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Responsible for leading a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com.

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