IT Project Lead

Additional Location(s): Costa Rica-Coyol

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

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working From Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

About the Role:

Boston Scientific is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead key infrastructure programs in the following technology disciplines: Network Services, Data Protections, Circuit Management, Vendor Management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working on geographically diverse teams, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.  

As Program Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various infrastructure-related projects to ensure smooth and efficient operations in the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project budgets and timelines, and ensure that all projects meet organizational goals and requirements. 

An ideal candidate for this role will be someone who enjoys working in an exciting fast-paced environment, is innovative, technically savvy, a strategic thinker, and demonstrates an understanding of the business. Should have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, a desire to win, and can collaborate across multiple business divisional and regional partners, architecture, and cross functional teams to meet business needs and deliver value. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manages the technical challenges of technology application and new product development; identifies, communicates, and manages moderate levels of technical risk. 

• Manages initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing processes; develops and implements project plan; builds team ownership and commitment to project plan.  

• Responsible for team and cross-functional communications; liaison between the team and the stakeholders.  

• Lead phase and business reviews with stakeholders, project meeting minutes, issues log, metrics, and other key communications.  

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. 

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation plans.  

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports. 

• Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. 

• Foster a collaborative team environment and promote knowledge sharing and best practices. 

• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery or IT system performance. 

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans. 

• Resolve complex problems and escalate issues as necessary. 

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery of products and services. 

• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and senior management. 

• Contributes to best practices and functional/technical direction for the job function within the context of areas of responsibilities. 

• Requires thorough practical knowledge of theories, principles and systems in a professional job function and general understanding of related job functions. 

• Recommends operating policies and establishes procedures and approaches for team(s) managed; identifies and drives business, product, service and process improvements. 

• Identifies and resolves functional, technical, operational and organizational problems in a specialized area of expertise based on existing policies, procedures and solutions.  

• Adapts plans and processes to meet business, operational, service and/or project challenges; reprioritizes objectives, milestones, etc. as required. 

• Guides by using policies, resource requirements, budgets and team plan, impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. 

Behavioral Skills:

• Well organized and capable of managing multiple priorities projects. 
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to effectively communicate with executive leadership 
• Able to work on a team, in person, and in a collaborative virtual setting 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, action-oriented environment. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in IT

• Proven ability to deliver IT solutions in a regulated environment, with experience leading large-scale initiatives. 

• Proven experience developing and maintaining a strong relationship with IT partners, and software vendors.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Advance English
• Submit Resume in English

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Program Management Certification (PMP) 

• Experience in Infrastructure Services 

• CSM Certifications 

• Experience in life science or other regulated industry 

• Experience working within a managed service provider (MSP) operating model. 

Requisition ID: 587513

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.