Project Manager I

Boston Scientific; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Valencia, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead development and implementation of processes, products and services involving cross-functional teams from concept through production launch and end of life. This defined-term role is expected to end by the end of 2025.

You will work with R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to establish plans and schedules using MS Project and other tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cross-functional management experience including project management.
• Track record of success leading large, cross-functional, complex projects / programs.
• Strong planning, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams from concept through launch; ensure proper execution of design controls and transfer from R&D to manufacturing and marketing through PDLC processes.
• Work with R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing to establish project plans and objectives.
• Estimate project levels of effort and resource requirements with staff to understand scope of effort.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, and budgets using project management tools and coordinate with staff.
• Direct project execution by assigning tasks, tracking schedules, identifying risks, and developing contingency plans.
• Consolidate inputs from cross-functional teams to build schedule and establish processes.
• Communicate project status through standard status reports and meetings.
• Resolve project issues by working with team members and customers.
• Support process redesign by integrating customer needs with IT solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Work mode: Hybrid
Onsite Location(s): Valencia, CA, US, 91355
Additional Location(s): N/A

About the role

In this Project Manager role, you will be responsible for development and implementation of company processes, products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on said deliverables. You will partner with cross-functional leadership teams to ensure all product support activities from project concept through production launch and end of life.

This position is a defined-term role, expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams from concept through launch; through proper execution of design controls that includes an efficient transfer of new developed product from Global R&D to manufacturing and global marketing through the BSC defined PDLC processes to achieve project closure.
• Work closely with various disciplines within R&D and Marketing, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and establish project plans and objectives.
• Estimate project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, and budgets by using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project.
• Direct project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.
• Consolidate inputs and requirements from cross‑functional teams to build schedule and establish processes.
• Communicate project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings.
• Resolve project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.
• Support process redesign by integrating customer needs with available IT solutions.
• Other miscellaneous duties and assist with special projects as requested/required.

Required Skills / Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects to successful completion in medical devices industry.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.) and a clear understanding of project management methodology.
• Fluency in creating work breakdown structures and managing project plans.
• Working knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems, familiar with firmware or software integration with systems integration, and digital applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication, proven ability to influence others, cross‑functional team interaction and driving on‑time results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cross‑functional management experience including project management.
• Track record of success leading large, cross‑functional, complex projects / programs.
• Strong planning, influencing, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in the medical or regulated industries preferred.