Program Manager, PMO APAC

Boston Scientific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical firm in Singapore is seeking a Program Manager for the Asia Pacific region. The successful candidate will oversee complex programs from initiation to completion, ensuring stakeholder engagement and effective change management. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to motivate others. Candidates with experience in budget management and a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong competence in Project Management skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate others without direct control.
• Proven ability to respond positively to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closure of end-to-end programmes.
• Engage stakeholders and provide regular updates on project status.
• Manage project budgets and ensure financial compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Change Management

Resource Management

Budget Management

Job description

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As a Program Manager APAC, 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 organisational, planning, influencing, and communication skills. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the successful execution of programmes from initiation to completion, with a specific emphasis on change management to facilitate organisational adaptation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of end-to-end programmes, driving to meet timelines and overall programme objectives.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop a sound business case for decision including project objectives, deliverables and success criteria.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, stakeholder analysis, communication and resource requirements.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, maintaining a risk and issues register and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Evaluate and ensure user readiness, track and report issues, define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.
• Define training and performance support schedule and manage the design and delivery of training programmes by project subject matter experts / process specialists.
• Monitor programme progress through to stakeholder adoption, business handover and project closure.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage stakeholders at all levels to create awareness, build commitment, ensuring clear communication and understanding of programme goals and drive a positive attitude toward change.
• 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.
• Collaborate with country/function teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective change communication and training programmes.
• Define overall stakeholder engagement and communication plans, including the design, development, and key communication materials.
• 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 organisation.
• Lead and contribute to VIPs in the PMO and the broader organisation.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare regular status reports for key stakeholders and Portfolio managers, providing insights into programme performance and highlighting achievements, risks and challenges.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of programme plans, processes, and outcomes.

Qualification & Experience

Functional Excellence in Project Management

• Strong and up-to-date competence in Project Management skills, demonstrating use of knowledge and experience to successfully achieve programme and organisational goals and objectives.

Adaptability

• Responds resourcefully, flexibly, and positively when faced with new challenges, transitions, and demands. Willingly and effectively deals with the stress and complexities of various situations. Moves forward productively and optimistically under conditions of change and uncertainty.

Influence

• Influences and motivates others over whom they have no direct control or authority. Wins support and acceptance for proposed changes and ideas through careful consideration of stakeholders’ needs and interests, through strategic relationships and through persuasive communications.

Collaboration

• Models and promotes collaboration and works effectively with others across the organisation to achieve goals. Demonstrates proficient cross-company communication, cultural sensitivity, and partnership in interactions with others. Involves others in decisions and plans and credits them for their contributions and accomplishments.

Relationship Building

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships internally and externally. Relates well to management, colleagues, peers, and direct reports. Champions a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Earns the respect and trust of others through effective interpersonal skills, integrity and authenticity.

Self-Development

• Continuously seeks to develop skills, knowledge and behaviours that lead to increased performance.

Requisition ID: 619155

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!