Associate Project Manager

About Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific is a global leader in medical science dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative solutions. For over 40 years, we have been committed to advancing science for life, valuing diversity, innovation, and high performance in a caring and collaborative environment. We support career development by providing access to cutting-edge tools, training, and opportunities for personal growth.

Job Overview

We are seeking a permanent Associate Project Manager to join our Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Therapies (ICVT) business unit in Galway, Ireland. This role focuses on leading sustaining projects related to commercial single-use devices across various functions, business units, and manufacturing locations. Projects vary in size and cover all stages from initiation to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional teams spanning multiple sites to drive projects of varying scale, including material substitutions, cost-saving efforts, geographic expansion, quality improvements, and compliance initiatives.
• Create and execute detailed project plans that address budget, timelines, risks, and performance metrics while tracking progress toward business goals.
• Collaborate with functional managers and leadership to prioritize and manage the sustaining project portfolio effectively.
• Guide geographically diverse project teams to achieve objectives, provide feedback on team and individual performance, and foster strong partnerships with key leaders.
• Address technical challenges related to product technologies and identify and manage moderate to high technical risks.
• Oversee all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Encourage team ownership of project plans and mentor both functional and project managers.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage dependencies ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Promote compliance with policies and advocate for process improvements that benefit multiple projects.
• Facilitate communications within teams and between project groups and franchise leadership.
• Maintain documentation such as meeting minutes, issue logs, and key performance metrics.
• Communicate issues clearly across functions and influence stakeholders to resolve challenges promptly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 8 Honors Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years of relevant project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and teams.
• Capable of working independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening and facilitating open discussion.
• Ability to influence and motivate stakeholders without direct authority through relationship-building and persuasive communication.
• Experience collaborating across diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve common objectives.
• Exceptional skills in project planning, prioritization, accountability, and progress monitoring.

Company Culture and Inclusion

Boston Scientific values a diverse and inclusive workplace that drives innovation and enhances patient care. We embrace unique backgrounds and perspectives to foster a supportive and rewarding work environment. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.