Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our project management teams support many parts of Edwards, including Engineering, HR, Marketing, IT, and more. You’ll be a trusted thought leader as you ensure our projects are completed efficiently and effectively. Your strategic mindset and fresh perspectives will be an essential part of how we bring innovative solutions for patients.

The Manager, Project Management will initiate, plan, execute, control and manage all aspects of projects to ensure ultimate project success.

How you'll make an impact:

Lead the execution of tasks as defined in the project management plan in order to achieve the project goals, and actively manage project riskDetermine and discern detailed requirements on larger scale projects to establish the project deliverables, and manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs to keep the project management plan updated and reflective of authorized project changesFacilitate the creation and approval of business cases, and utilizes historical data and expert judgment in order to understand project limitationsActively lead one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement activitiesAssess project performance to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify variances, perform required corrective actions and communicate to all stakeholdersEstablish and maintain team members and project stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications, both internal and external.Manage project closure activities, including gathering lessons learned and driving changes to future for continuous improvementServe as a project management subject matter expert, including guiding and mentoring other project managers; demonstrate expertise in a business process, professional discipline, market, or productOther incidental tasks as assigned by leadership

What you'll need (Required):

Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 8 years of hands on experience managing projects of increasing complexity or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteriaDemonstrated experience in Project Management methodologyProject Management Professional (PMP)

What else we look for (Preferred):

Experience working in the medical device or pharmaceutical industryLean Six Sigma certification and/or Scrum Master certificationProven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systemsExcellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectivesExtensive understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to managing large scale project plansExcellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skillsExcellent understanding and work experience with project budgets and financial managementStrong leadership skills and ability to influence without authorityExperience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholdersStrict attention to detailAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levelsAbility to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environmentAdhere 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
 

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.