Sr. Analyst, Project Management Launch

Edwards Lifesciences • Irvine, CA

2d • $92,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Innovation starts from the heart. Heart valve disease and critical care therapies impact millions of lives, spanning all ages and geographies. As communities globally address the opportunities and challenges of cardiovascular care, telling a compelling and authentic story is more crucial than ever. Beyond raising awareness, our Marketing teams build lasting, trusted relationships with medical professionals and industry stakeholders to ensure patients can receive the treatments they need. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional project management professional with product launch experience to join a team that is boldly designing transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies from the ground up. TMTT is dedicated to solving the complex challenges of mitral and tricuspid disease in order to transform treatment and significantly improve patients’ lives. As the Manager, Project Management you will initiate, plan, execute, control, and manage all aspects of launch project(s) to ensure readiness at the target product launch date. Work Schedule: This is an onsite position in Irvine, CA. How you will 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 you will need (required): Bachelor's Degree in related field Minimum 5 years of hands on experience managing mid-to-large scale projects or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred What else we look for (preferred): 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 Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families. For California, the base pay range for this position is $92,000 - $130,000 (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. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum 5 years of hands on experience managing mid-to-large scale projects or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
• Required Project Management Professional (PMP)

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level