Program Principal Magellan GSC Planning

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

About The Position

Share accountability for planning and executing the global Magellan program by developing tools and processes for GSC Planning that ensure predictable, efficient delivery Champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across GSC Planning, GSC and Magellan adapting project management tools and processes to ensure ease of operations of the shared resources working across programs and manage related collision points Create and manage program schedules, including milestone % complete tracking and resource capacity planning across assigned teams Facilitate Agile meetings such as stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives Create and manage program Jira backlog structure, tasks, sprints and program increments to ensure it's clean and can be used to measure progress toward key milestones. Develop and monitor team metrics, promote accountability, and support a culture of ownership Serve as a change leader who promotes the GSC Planning and Magellan project management methodologies, lean design thinking, and program management best practices Communicate effectively across project teams. Listen actively and encourage open exchange of ideas and opinions. Manage stakeholder communication through project updates to ensure milestones, actions, risks are well understood and aligned with leadership. Build strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, Model and promote collaboration while working effectively across the program team and broader organization to achieve goals. Create a project plan spanning Magellan and other program integration/overlap points to ensure conflicts across resources and activities are proactively managed, prioritized and aligned with Magellan and GSC's goals. Drive results by acting with speed and agility while integrating and aligning efforts across multiple sites and functions. Take ownership of project execution and lead the team to meet or exceed commitments on product quality, budget, and timeline. Influence cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes. Address challenges and engage team members to develop effective solutions. Apply strong critical thinking and analysis to identify areas of opportunity or risk and implement proactive responses. Manage technical challenges related to manufacturing transfers and new product introductions; identify, communicate, and mitigate risks effectively. Develop a deep understanding of the Magellan Program and the Global Supply chain Planning implications across multiple functions, including customer to cash, source to pay, finance, quality, planning, manufacturing, and data and multiple regions/sites across EMEA, LATAM, APAC and US. Serve as the primary Magellan contact within GSC Planning, representing the planning functions voice and ensuring the function is well-represented in global planning and execution Guide the function through all phases of the project, including scope definition, charters, workplans, roadmaps, technical development, testing, cutover, deployment, execution and sustainment Promote accountability for deliverables across process standardization and improvement workstreams Lead with a transformation mindset, ensuring a focus on the broader organizational benefit

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Science, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years' experience in technical, operational, or professional roles within the medical device or healthcare industry
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a PMO or complex program management role
Proven leadership experience managing large-scale change or transformation programs, ideally in a systems or technology environment in a complex matrixed environment
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and related application ecosystems
Strong understanding of Global Supply chain concepts
Understanding of core business processes across functions
Vendor management experience, including sourcing and selection, MSA and SOW creation, performance monitoring, and financial oversight
Ability to identify and manage risks associated with scope, defects, cross-functional alignment, and other factors to ensure on time quality delivery
Ability to create metrics reflecting progress or blockers during each phase of the project lifecycle
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance global and local priorities
Demonstrated ability to lead through change and thrive in dynamic environments
High integrity, professionalism, and ability to build trust across the organization
Strong sense of urgency with execution mindset and ability to lead through ambiguity and change
Servant leadership mindset and commitment to building empowered teams
Excellent collaboration, communication and facilitation skills in a matrixed organization
Strategic thinker who can align program goals with organizational vision and values
Ability to define and implement operational policies and practices across multiple teams

Responsibilities

Share accountability for planning and executing the global Magellan program by developing tools and processes for GSC Planning that ensure predictable, efficient delivery
Champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across GSC Planning, GSC and Magellan adapting project management tools and processes to ensure ease of operations of the shared resources working across programs and manage related collision points
Create and manage program schedules, including milestone % complete tracking and resource capacity planning across assigned teams
Facilitate Agile meetings such as stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives
Create and manage program Jira backlog structure, tasks, sprints and program increments to ensure it's clean and can be used to measure progress toward key milestones.
Develop and monitor team metrics, promote accountability, and support a culture of ownership
Serve as a change leader who promotes the GSC Planning and Magellan project management methodologies, lean design thinking, and program management best practices
Communicate effectively across project teams. Listen actively and encourage open exchange of ideas and opinions.
Manage stakeholder communication through project updates to ensure milestones, actions, risks are well understood and aligned with leadership.
Build strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, Model and promote collaboration while working effectively across the program team and broader organization to achieve goals.
Create a project plan spanning Magellan and other program integration/overlap points to ensure conflicts across resources and activities are proactively managed, prioritized and aligned with Magellan and GSC's goals.
Drive results by acting with speed and agility while integrating and aligning efforts across multiple sites and functions.
Take ownership of project execution and lead the team to meet or exceed commitments on product quality, budget, and timeline.
Influence cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.
Address challenges and engage team members to develop effective solutions.
Apply strong critical thinking and analysis to identify areas of opportunity or risk and implement proactive responses.
Manage technical challenges related to manufacturing transfers and new product introductions; identify, communicate, and mitigate risks effectively.
Develop a deep understanding of the Magellan Program and the Global Supply chain Planning implications across multiple functions, including customer to cash, source to pay, finance, quality, planning, manufacturing, and data and multiple regions/sites across EMEA, LATAM, APAC and US.
Serve as the primary Magellan contact within GSC Planning, representing the planning functions voice and ensuring the function is well-represented in global planning and execution
Guide the function through all phases of the project, including scope definition, charters, workplans, roadmaps, technical development, testing, cutover, deployment, execution and sustainment
Promote accountability for deliverables across process standardization and improvement workstreams
Lead with a transformation mindset, ensuring a focus on the broader organizational benefit