Principal, Project Manager I, HEREDIA

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

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

This role is a member of the Chief Information & Digital Office Strategy & Operations (CIDO S&O) team.  CIDO S&O is focused on strategy, operations and culture across the IT, Global Business Services (GBS), and Digital Enablement functions. The Principal Project Manager will be a leader and core team member of approved projects in the GBS Source to Pay (StP) Portfolio. 

Projects vary in size and scope and may include business process improvements, service transitions, quality/ regulatory/ compliance/ controls efforts, and strategic/ transformational changes.  Projects often have a moderate to high level of complexity and visibility throughout the enterprise.

The Principal Project Manager will lead diverse, cross-functional teams of professionals to evaluate, design, build, and implement solutions to deliver project results.  This role will work collaboratively across various functions and global locations to engage stakeholders to develop project and change management strategies and tactical plans to realize project benefits.

Your responsibilities include:

• Manage the portfolio by leading governance to plan/ execute the programs/ projects roadmap, resourcing, status, and escalate/ mitigate risks.
• Lead medium to large project teams to communicate cross-functionally, align and maintain accountability to ensure timely completion of tasks, deliverables and projects.
• Enable individual and organizational change by engaging complex, global, cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization to realize project benefits.
• Define, monitor, and control scope through project governance forums.
• Create and execute project plans/ schedules and change management plans with project teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and track project budgets.
• Manage resource needs.  Build teams and guide members to define/ adapt roles and responsibilities throughout projects.
• Identify, manage, and communicate project risks.
• Lead teams to effectively and efficiently make/ communicate/ implement decisions through alternatives and impact analysis.
• Continuously capture, action, and share best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
• Cultivate the continuous improvement culture by deploying process improvement methods and tools through stakeholder collaboration.  Encourage and adopt new ways of looking at problems, processes, and solutions.

What we’re looking for:

• BS/BA Degree or above in related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project leadership or PMO experience.
• Fluent English skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suites (O365, Teams, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in procurement, ideally with StP process knowledge.
• Enterprise process improvement / lean related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive while working across time zones, cultures, and different personal backgrounds and an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Please submit Resume in English

Internal candidates requirements:

• A year in the current position, in the company.
• Performance Evaluation: Successful or above
• Don't have disciplinary actions in the last 6 months.

Requisition ID: 592044

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.