Senior Analyst, IT Project Management

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences were dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in cutting-edge information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our IT team your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions.

How youll make an impact:

• Lead the execution of tasks as defined in the project management plan and actively manage project risk.
• Determine and discern detailed requirements on mid-to-large scale projects to establish the project deliverables and develop the project management plan and manage changes to the project scope schedule and costs to keep the project management plan updated and reflective of authorized project changes.
• Facilitate the creation and approval of business cases and utilizes historical data and expert judgment in order to understand project limitations
• Assess project performance to monitor the progress of the project identify and quantify variances perform required corrective actions and communicate to all stakeholders
• Establish and coordinate team members and stakeholder relationships expectations and communications
• Actively leads one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement activities
• Manage project closure activities including gathering lessons learned
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership

What youll need (Required):

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• A minimum of five years hands on experience managing mid-to-large scale projects or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Cybersecurity certification
• 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
• Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles theories and concepts relevant to managing small-to-mid scale project plans
• Ability to adapt to new technologies
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment
• Strong problem-solving organizational analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

For California the base pay range for this position is $92000 - $130000 (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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role as a condition of employment you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19 unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.