Senior Manager, Program Management - Business Systems

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

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:

The Senior Program Manager will oversee the integration of three transformational programs at Boston Scientific: Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Portfolio and Project Management (PPM), and the SAP upgrade to S/4HANA. This role requires a highly skilled, experienced professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale programs and managing multiple stakeholders in a large, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive program plans, including timelines, resource allocation, key dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication among program teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and address potential risks and issues, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Monitor program progress and performance, providing regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Drive the successful implementation of the EPM, PPM, and SAP upgrade initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure program success.
• Provide leadership and guidance to program team members.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate the programs’ steering committee.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to executive leadership.
• Implement change management practices to drive organizational transformation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, a technical discipline, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading complex, large-scale programs, preferably involving technology implementations in corporate environments.
• 3+ years of experience at Boston Scientific, ideally with a focus on R&D project management, finance program implementation, and/or complex IT software implementation.
• Strong understanding of EPM, PPM, and SAP systems and processes, with the ability to collaborate across R&D, Finance, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for financial planning, analysis, and project portfolio management.
• Proven project management skills in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation, with experience managing both Agile and Waterfall phases.
• Experience utilizing change management practices and presenting to executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, organize and lead workshops, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with a results-driven mindset and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• Master’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Change management certification.
• Finance acumen and project experience with financial technologies such as Hyperion Oracle, SAP, and Anaplan.
• Knowledge of PPM tools like Planisware and Planview to lead PPM process transformation.

Requisition ID: 593321

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.

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