Project Manager I

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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:

Project Manager I is a leader of projects and programs within the EP Project Management group. The scope of projects may include activities from initial product development to the end of product life across business units and manufacturing sites.

This PM role will be focused on both hardware and firmware support for the third-party integration for piece of capital equipment.

Project size will range from small one-off tasks to large process improvement, design change, line extension activities, design transfers and projects driving global productivity and commercialization. Multiple projects will be handled simultaneously with cross-functional team members from R&D, Design Assurance, Packaging, Regulatory, Operations, Supplier Development, Supply Chain and Clinical, as well as some vendor interactions.

Work Mode

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Arden Hills, MN office at least three 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:

• Developing, executing and leading of project/program teams to successfully deliver the defined products/solutions to business unit management (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing processes)
• Identifying resources required for assigned project activities and forming teams to complete the activities
• Building team ownership and commitment to project plan
• Developing and monitoring project budgets through regular analysis of cost and spending
• Timely communication of priorities and status with senior management, regional and functional leads including presentations and discussions at FLT (Franchise Leadership Team) and PIB (Product Investment Board)
• Managing challenges of technology application and new product development including identification, communication and escalation of technical and business risks
• Resolving conflicts with team members and providing input to functional managers on team and team member performance
• Facilitating end of life of products following commercial release of new products
• Mentoring and/or coaching other functional and project managers
• Fostering a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements)

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong organization, communication and influencing skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to confidently handle full responsibility for project completion
• Results-oriented and focused on delivering timely, accurate and premium execution
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships across a network of people and functions
• Experience in managing multiple cross-functional projects and/or initiatives
• A medium amount of supervision/coaching is expected for person in this role

Preferred qualifications and competencies

• BS Degree, Engineering
• PMP Certification
• Background in medical device development
• Knowledge of DHF, DMR and Engineering Change processes
• Experience communicating and influencing all levels of the organization
• Experience managing sustaining and new product development projects including business critical and high visibility projects
• Experience with Capital Equipment, SMFD and TPI process
• Demonstrated ability to lead small and medium cross functional teams as a Project Manager, Operations Leader or Technical Leader
• Product knowledge of EP products and processes

Requisition ID: 600977

Minimum Salary: $99100 

Maximum Salary: $188300 

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!

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