Vp, Strategic Program Management

Direct the execution of strategic product pipeline activities and projects, while providing technical expertise to ensure accountability of all deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct multiple sub-functions while acting as a single point of accountability for charter inception through product commercialization. Elevate BU maturity level specifically in the multiple areas of project management (e.g., governance, resource management and project management knowledge) for all innovation programs and other complex, cross-functional programs as assigned.
Establish organizational strategy and direction for the program management office and core team project leaders in alignment with strategic plans established by executive leadership team. Coach, develop and mentor teams to accelerate performance and to enable individual growth opportunities while building robust succession plans aligned to functional strategies across the global organization.
Drive continuous improvement of strategic programs/projects management capabilities through best practices, governance processes, identification and implementation of tools, and direct leadership.
Serve as trusted partner and influence BU leadership team and key stakeholders in developing strategic pipeline recommendations to facilitate decision making and produce long-term value for the BU and/or company.
Partner with the ELT and BU leadership team on strategic communications and management processes
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in in related field skill levels exceeding the requirements of Director
Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field Preferred
Experience across Product Development Lifecycle and Core Team management Required
Experience working in a regulated industry Preferred
Required Skills:
Demonstrated track record in people management required
Proven successful project management leadership skills including the ability to optimize resources to deliver project results
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate key project updates to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making with significant impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating, relationship management, and leading through influence to drive achievement of objectives
Expert understanding of product development processes and procedures
Expert understanding and interpretation of complicated market dynamics with the ability to identify and quantify market potential, and build business case with both business and financial analysis skills
Expert understanding of related aspects of processes and/or systems
Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly their demonstrate value to the business
Ability to listen to stakeholders, discover unmet needs, develop strong rapport with audience, and be customer-focused.
Strict attention to detail
Ability to provide leadership and direction to large cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions
Ability to interact internally and externally with executive level management, requiring negotiation of extremely critical matters and influence decision-making.
Ability to develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
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 $203,000 to $287,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 18,500 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
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