Associate Project Manager

Boston Scientific; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Penang seeks a Project Manager to lead sustaining initiatives for interventional cardiology and vascular therapies. You will guide cross-functional teams across sites from kickoff to implementation.

The role requires an engineering or related degree, 3–5 years in project management, and a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of project management or engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a hybrid work model (3 days in office).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple sites and manage projects from kickoff to implementation.
• Develop and manage project plans: cost, schedule, risk, and milestones and align with business objectives.
• Mentor and coach other project managers and functional leads.
• Identify and manage technical risks in product development and manufacturing contexts.
• Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with policies across projects.
• Communicate status and resolve cross-functional issues with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Engineering background

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

• This Project Manager will lead projects in the Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Therapies (ICVT) business unit and play an integral role in helping to meet strategic objectives
• Primary responsibilities include managing sustaining projects on commercialized single use devices – across functions, business units and manufacturing/design sites. The scope and size of sustaining projects will vary and can include all project activities from initial kickoff through implementation.

Purpose Statement

• This Project Manager will lead projects in the Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Therapies (ICVT) business unit and play an integral role in helping to meet strategic objectives
• Primary responsibilities include managing sustaining projects on commercialized single use devices – across functions, business units and manufacturing/design sites. The scope and size of sustaining projects will vary and can include all project activities from initial kickoff through implementation.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across several sites and manage multiple projects from small to large scope, including schedule, scope, costs and resources – types of projects include material replacements, cost reduction initiatives, geography expansion, quality issues resolution, and standards compliance.
• Develop and implement overall project plans, including cost, schedule, risk, performance and monitor progress against business key objectives and goals. Drive prioritization of sustaining projects cadence with functional managers and leadership team.
• People Management: Leads teams and helps diverse and dispersed project team members to execute towards overall project goal(s); provides input to functional managers on team and team member performance; develops and maintains strong relationships with functional heads.
• Product/Technology Management: Manages the technical challenges of technology application; identifies, communicates, and manages moderate to high levels of technical risk.
• Project/Program Management: Manages key initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing processes; develops and implements project plan; builds team ownership and commitment to project plan; mentors and/or coaches other functional and project managers; manages project risks.
• Process Management: Leads team to complete activities to current policies and practices; Identifies process improvements affecting multiple projects.
• Communications and Reviews: Responsible for team and cross-functional communications; liaison between the project team and franchise leadership team; responsible for project meeting minutes, issues log, metrics, and other key communications. Communicates and influences resolution of cross-functional issues.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant project management or engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Available to work in a hybrid model with at least 3 days per week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry or other regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of core business and functional processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to navigate challenges and uncertainty effectively.
• Customer-focused mindset with awareness of industry and business trends.
• Strong project management capabilities, including risk management and balancing scope, schedule, and budget (triple constraint).

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.