Senior Manager, Project Management

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 139 000 - 196 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Manager, Program Management within the THV Commercial PMO to lead cross-functional programs from concept through commercialization. You will drive planning, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and transparency across complex initiatives.

You will mentor project managers and collaborate with cardiology teams to advance tissue heart valve programs, ensuring high-quality execution in a regulated medical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
• Master's Degree or equivalent preferred
• PMP preferred
• Green Belt/Black Belt preferred
• Scrum Master preferred
• PgMP certification preferred

Responsabilités

• Develop high-level milestone plans and manage scope, quality, schedule, cost, and contracts
• Manage large-scale to enterprise-wide projects
• Facilitate business case development and resource prioritization
• Execute program plans and communicate status to stakeholders
• Own PMO continuous improvement activities and mentor project managers

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Outils

MS Office

Project management software

Description du poste

Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

The Senior Manager, Program Management role will reside within our THV Commercial PMO focused on planning, executing, and managing all aspects of projects to ensure ultimate project success. You will lead cross-functional projects from early concept through commercialization. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to manage complex projects, align stakeholders and proactively address risk and dependencies, facilitating and driving decision-making, and ensuring transparency of progress and outcomes across the organization.

How you'll make an impact:

• Develop a high-level milestone plan for the program and manages program change in accordance with the change management plan to control scope, quality, schedule, cost, and contracts
• Manage large scale to enterprise-wide projects
• Facilitate the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinate the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
• Execute program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicate program status and data in order to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders
• Obtain approval for the program and actively manages program benefits and issues in partnership with key stakeholders
• Establish and maintain program stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications, both internal and external to the organization
• Own one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement activities
• Identify and evaluate process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities
• Manage project closure activities, including gathering lessons learned and driving changes to future for continuous improvement
• Serve as a project and program management subject matter expert , including guiding and mentoring project managers sourcing and directing contract resources tied to projects within the program; and develops expertise in a business process, professional discipline, market or product
• Other incidental duties

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field, 10 years years experience of hands on experience managing projects and/or programs of increasing complexity or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required
• Master's Degree or equivalent or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred
• Green Belt / Black Belt Preferred
• Scrum Master Preferred
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification Preferred

What else we look for:

• Demonstrated experience in Project Management methodology required
• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization
• Expert understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to managing multiple projects within an overall program
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent understanding and work experience with project budgets and financial management
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders
• Experience within a regulated environment
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $139,000 to $196,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.