Manager I, Program Manager

Additional Location(s):  N/A

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.       

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Work Mode: 3 days required, onsite.  No remote employees for this position.

Overview of the role

Partner with global teams to program manage enterprise-wide initiatives in New Product Development to achieve BSC's strategic Gross Margin and process improvement goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Project manage global projects with cross-functional teams to drive performance
• Influence leaders and teams to deliver on plans
• Support problem solving and resolution to roadblocks
• Facilitate kaizen events and other workshops to target key enterprise improvements and provide instant offense when necessary to drive strategic business priorities
• Coach and mentor teams to apply design thinking methodology to develop solutions for process improvement opportunities
• Provide change management coaching and application
• Work cross-functionally to develop and refine global best practices as documented in Essentials Guidebooks, global websites, methodologies, toolkits and motivate team adoption
• Manages projects: Develops project plans outlining work plans, timelines, roles and resources; Identifies and leads cross-functional project teams of functional experts, local managers, and internal stakeholders; Manages progress to ensure achievement of all milestones and deliverables; Provides updates to senior management and all stakeholders of progress through frequent communications of findings at regular intervals via reports and meetings.
• Develops recommendations: Develops and delivers VI recommendations to senior management and all stakeholders; Presents changes in business strategy including workflow, staffing models, process improvements, work elimination, and other savings opportunities; Develops implementation strategy, as needed, after obtaining key stakeholder alignment.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering or related field and/or equivalent experience
• MBA preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• 5+ years of Process Improvement / Lean related experience
• Proven results applying lean in enterprise-wide and transactional environments
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial/consultant mindset
• Ability to build enthusiasm for change
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Travel requirements up to 20%

Requisition ID: 594348

Minimum Salary: $96200 

Maximum Salary: $182700 

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 identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.