Edwards Lifesciences
Sr. Mgr, Program Management
USA - California – Irvine · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$139k-$196kDetected 68 days ago
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
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Green-card follow-through: 50%
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About the role
- Facilitate the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinate the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
- Identify and evaluate process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities
- Work Schedule: This is an onsite position in Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
- Develop 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
- Manage large scale to enterprise-wide projects
- Execute program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicate program status and data in order to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders
- Establish and maintain program stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications, both internal and external to the organization
- Own one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement activities
- Manage project closure activities, including gathering lessons learned and driving changes to future for continuous improvement
- Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization
- Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Minimum 10 years experience of hands on experience managing projects and/or programs of increasing complexity or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required OR
- What you will need (required):
- Demonstrated experience in Project Management methodology required
- Expert understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to managing multiple projects within an overall program
- Excellent understanding and work experience with project budgets and financial management
- Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
Nice to have
- Master's Degree or equivalent or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred
- Other: Green Belt / Black Belt Scrum Master, PMP certification Preferred
- What else we look for (preferred):
Skills
- Manager, Program Management-TMTT
- Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world.
- Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options.
- It's our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Compensation
- For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $139,000 to $196,000 (highly experienced).
Company info
- Your strategic mindset and fresh perspectives will be an essential part of how we bring innovative solutions for patients.
- Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
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