Global Sourcing Technical Project Manager I
About The Position
The Global Sourcing Technical Project Manager I is responsible for leading the Operations portion of new product development (NPD) projects, Value Improvement Programs (VIPs), site transfers, acquisition integrations, and other strategic manufacturing initiatives related to Sourced Finished Medical Device (SFMD) products. This role ensures seamless execution of projects that range from small, focused tasks to complex, cross-functional programs, including line extensions. Projects will be managed in collaboration with Boston Scientific's external manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate will manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, often leading diverse, cross-functional teams to successful outcomes. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring the candidate to work 3 days onsite in our Maple Grove, MN OR Arden Hills, MN location. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in engineering (manufacturing, process development, or related fields)
- Strong organizational and execution skills
- Proven ability to take full ownership and responsibility for project outcomes
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 3 years' experience managing or contributing to Operations or Development projects
- Experience working directly with external suppliers or as a supplier to major customers
- Medical device manufacturing experience, including process validation and equipment qualification
- Familiarity with identifying, driving, and executing continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience in manufacturing production transfers
- Working knowledge of regulatory standards and internal SOPs
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Responsibilities
- Leading project teams composed of Boston Scientific and SFMD supplier resources
- Effectively communicating across functions and providing technical leadership to project team members
- Assembling the necessary cross-functional resources to ensure timely project completion
- Coordinating and tracking activities to align with project goals, while ensuring compliance with policies and best practices
- Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs, timing, and financial risks
- Ensuring manufacturability of transferred products using toolkits, work instructions, and operational best practices
- Proactively identifying and addressing issues that could affect product quality, cost, or service
- Creating project tracking tools including schedules, risk registers, and status reports for key stakeholders
- Delegating and managing tasks based on team members' skill levels and project risk, and escalating barriers as needed
- Serving as a technical resource for supplier sustaining initiatives (e.g., change notifications)
- Resolving team conflicts and engaging functional management when necessary to ensure progress
- Occasionally presenting to upper management and key business stakeholders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
