Associate Program Manager, PMO APAC

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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.

Purpose Statement

As an Associate Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving complex end-to-end programs for Boston Scientific Asia Pacific. This multifaceted position requires a strategic thinker with excellent organizational, planning, influencing, and communication skills. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the successful execution of programs from initiation to completion, with a specific emphasis on change management to facilitate organizational adaptation.

Key Responsibilities

Project management:

• Work closely with stakeholders to develop sound businesses case for decision including project objectives, deliverables and success criteria

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, stakeholder analysis, communication and resource requirements

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of end-to-end programs, driving to meet timelines and overall program objectives

• Define training and performance support schedule and manage the design and delivery of training programs by project subject matter experts / process specialists

• Evaluate and ensure user readiness, track and report issues, define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress

• Identifying and mitigating potential risks, maintaining a risk and issues register and implement corrective actions as needed

• Monitor program progress through to stakeholder adoption, business handover and project closure

Stakeholder Management:

• Define overall stakeholder engagement and communication plans, including the design, development, and key communication materials

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on status, risks, and issues

• Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders

• Engage stakeholders at all levels to create awareness, build commitment, ensuring clear communication and understanding of program goals and drive a positive attitude toward change

• Collaborate with country/function teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective change communication and training programs

• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and support for project objectives

Resource Management:

• Ensure that project team members, change champions and change ambassadors have the necessary tools, training, and support to perform their roles effectively

Budget Management:

• Manage project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints

• Track project expenses and report on budgetary status regularly

Quality Assurance:

• Adhere to the BSC project management standards, using established methodologies and tools to define the business case, objectives, scope, roles & responsibilities

• Participate in regular reviews to ensure compliance with established standards

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the PMO and the broader organization

• Lead and contribute to Value Improvement Programs (VIPs) in the PMO and the broader organization

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular status reports for key stakeholders and Portfolio managers, providing insights into program performance and highlighting achievements, risks and challenges

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of program plans, processes, and outcomes

Key Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experiences and proven results in project and change management with a focus on end-to-end delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Change Management or a related field or certification in PMP, Change Management, Agile, Six sigma or Lean

• Sound application skills (PPT, Excel, Word, Project)

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in both verbal and written English at all levels

• Multi country experience

• A willingness to work flexibly across different time zones

• Occasional travel to BSC sites in another APAC country may be required

Requisition ID: 582902

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!