Associate Project Manager

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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:

As an Associate Program Manager, you will work in partnership with other PMs to lead the next generation WATCHMAN implant program within our NPD team. The core focus of this role will be supporting the team through the PLCP process, which will include leadership of workstreams, budget and schedule management, and other daily execution tasks required to deliver the program goals. We are looking for an individual that is passionate about identifying and developing solutions to challenging problems while navigating the complex. This is a great opportunity for a new Associate Program Manager to develop their skills in the exciting growth area of WATCHMAN.

Work Mode

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model requiring employees to be in our local office in Maple Grove, MN at least 4 days per week.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Visa Sponsorship

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities include:

• Program Management: Manages all phases of the project from definition through clinical evaluation and launch. Responsible for driving team operational goals, maintaining program timeline/schedule to achieve operational goals, and operating budget required to achieve goals. Responsible for establishing prioritization of tasks across program, workstreams, and owners.
• Accountable for team performance to program goals and commitments including management of CAPEX and OPEX budgeting.
• People Management: Manages multi-site cross-functional development teams in a matrixed organization; leads teams effectively; provides input to functional managers on team and team member performance.
• Product/Technology Management: Successfully manage the challenges of technology development, new therapy development and the challenges that arise from pioneering new medical therapies.
• Risk Management: Responsible for identifying, communicating, and managing program execution risk.
• Communications and Reviews: Responsible for team and cross-functional communications; liaison between the team and senior leadership; leads phase and business reviews, project core team meetings, and other key program communications.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher, preferably in Engineering, Project Management, or Science field accompanied by a technical background
• 2-4 years of relevant project management experience or in a cross-functional leadership role considered in lieu of direct project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of product development process.
• Demonstrated success independently managing a project’s scope, timeline, budget and risk.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve day to day project challenges with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to tailor communication across different levels of the organization, from peers to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, domestically and/or internationally

Preferred qualifications and competencies:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 2+ years of engineering experience
• Ability to exercise a flexible mindset

Requisition ID: 599677

Minimum Salary: $90800 

Maximum Salary: $172500 

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.

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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. 

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