Edwards Lifesciences: Senior Manager, Program Management (Scrum Master - Medical Device Product Deve

Company: Edwards Lifesciences
Location: Irvine
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:Manage and oversee strategic New Product Development to enterprise-wide projects within program(s) and may have financial budget responsibilities. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.Facilitates the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinates the sharing of resources among projects.Establishes and maintains program stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications, both internal and external to the organization.Develops 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.Executes program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and captures and communicate program status and data in order to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders.Serves as a subject matter expert in project and program management, including guiding and mentoring project managers; directly managing medical device New Product Development programs; and developing expertise in a business process, professional discipline, market or product.Owns one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement activities.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, IT, or Project Management field Hands on experience managing large to midsize new product development projects Medical device or Healthcare Product experience Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalentPreferred Qualifications: Master's Degree or equivalent Program Management Professional (PgMP) Scrum Master certificationAdditional Expectations: Expert understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to managing multiple projects and charting the course of overall programs (portfolio) 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, preferably medical device products Experience Leading cross-functional teams or projects Manages strategic to new product development projects within program Develops and executes program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and captures and communicate program status and data in order to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders Develops and provides innovative solutions to complex issues in specialized area minimizing impact to portfolio Decisions have an extended impact on business objectives, work processes and outcomes Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite, MS Project, and related project management systemsEdwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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