Program Manager Ii - Finance And R&D

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Minneapolis

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:

Our Global Enterprise Excellence team is looking for a Program Manager to join their team. The Program Manager will partner with global teams to program manage enterprise-wide initiatives in New Product Development. They will work to achieve BSC's strategic Gross Margin and process improvement goals, while inspiring, driving, and supporting value improvement and continuous improvement. This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to be located at multiple BSC locations in the US. Remote candidates may be considered.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze complex financial systems to identify key levers and cost drivers to build enterprise-wide recommendations
• Collaborate with teams to inspire, drive, and support Value Improvement/ Continuous Improvement to deliver business outcomes
• Project manage global projects with cross-functional teams to drive improved performance
• Influence leaders and teams to deliver on plans
• Support problem solving and resolution to roadblocks
• Work cross-culturally motivating teams in the development and adoption of global best practices in difficult scenarios
• Partner with leaders, champions, and employees to share best practices to further accelerate the rate of improvement
• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related area
• 5+ years of Process Improvement / Data Analytics experience
• Demonstrated project management skills: organizing, reporting, and tracking
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven results applying lean in enterprise-wide and transactional environments
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial and consultative mindset
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, or similar
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to develop and maintain relationships on all levels within a global organization
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; analytical and process-driven
• PMP Certification
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive and influence change

Requisition ID: 563754

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-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.