Director, Project Management (Medical Device)

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our project management teams support many parts of Edwards. Youll be a trusted thought leader as you ensure our projects are completed efficiently and effectively. Your strategic mindset and fresh perspectives will be an essential part of how we bring innovative solutions for patients.

How you will make an impact

• Lead strategic enterprise-wide programs and/or portfolio to deliver business outcomes aligned with company priorities
• Drive development and approval of complex business cases and coordinate resource allocation across projects
• Execute integrated program plans (quality risk communication staffing) and provide clear timely status reporting to stakeholders
• Own program governance including approvals and issue resolution in partnership with business stakeholders
• Develop and manage integrated program timelines and lead change management to control scope quality schedule and cost
• Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and communications across internal and external partners
• Lead PMO continuous improvement initiatives and optimize portfolio resource allocation in collaboration with functional leaders
• Contribute as a Management Team member driving cross-organizational alignment prioritization and executive planning
• Oversee project closure including lessons learned and identification of continuous improvement opportunities
• Serve as a subject matter expert in project and program management including mentoring and managing project managers

What youll need (Required):

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• 8 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing complex project in the medical device industry.
• Strong technical skills and ability to understand technical designs R&D and Manufacturing challenges and risks
• Ability to work closely with engineers.
• Proven experience in project budgeting and financial management
• Excellent problem-solving analytical organizational and critical thinking skills
• Strong leadership and influence skills with experience driving change and collaborating with management and executive stakeholders
• Expertise in using MS Office Suite and related project management systems.
• Proficiency in English (written/verbal/reading)
• Excellent documentation communication and interpersonal skills including stakeholder management and negotiation
• Practical experience Project Management methodology required (e.g. Agile Waterfall) and ability to apply them as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment interacting with internal and external stakeholders at all levels (higher equivalent and lower level)

What else we look for (Preferred):

• PMP course.
• Experience with medical device regulatory standards and integration processes.
• People Leadership