Project Management Specialist III

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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.                

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Work Mode: Hybrid, 3 days required onsite. No remote Employees.

About the Role

The Project Management Specialist III is a key member of a Program Management Office (PMO) within the Peripheral Interventions business unit at Boston Scientific. As a part of PMO team, this role will be responsible to support NPD, Sustaining and Integration project management teams by utilizing tools and solutions to handle day-to-day business activities, which includes project support, data analytics, project finance reporting and process improvements.

This role will have direct engagement with key stakeholders across the organization, and responsible for managing PMO tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support implementation of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system.
• Subject matter expert for the creation, mapping, and closure of project codes using PPM system.
• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts for PM tools, systems and processes.
• Manage process improvement and application creation projects end to end for the PMO and R&D organization.
• Support Annual Operating Plan, quarterly forecasts, Cost Center Mapping, and monthly spending in partnership with the Finance team.
• Create and maintain portfolio analysis reports and dashboards using BI tools.
• Support creation of training material, templates, and best practices.
• Support project governance processes across project types.
• Coordinate with internal and external tool developers to improve current tools and implement new tools.
• Maintain PMO SharePoint and applications for user access and content.
• Support ad-hoc requests and projects for PMO team.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering or Project Management.
• Minimum 3 plus years of related work experience in Engineering product development, Manufacturing, Project management or related field.
• Able to work independently and as a team member, and exercise good judgment to handle a variety of situations.
• Experience working in fast paced environment in a matrix organization.

Preferred qualifications and competencies:

• Proficient using Power BI or Tableau business intelligence software & visualizations.
• Hands-on experience with Planisware software.
• Experience or knowledge of Product Development Process (PDP).
• Project management experience for tool creations and process improvement initiatives.
• PMP certification is desired but not required.

• Strong organization, execution, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of tools especially PowerBI, Excel and SharePoint.
• Proficient with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system, Planisware or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large amounts of information.
• Models and promotes collaboration and works effectively with others across the project team, organization, and stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within project teams.
• Ability to work on multiple activities and initiatives with minimum supervision.

Requisition ID: 596100

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’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.