Associate Director, Program Management

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The Associate Director of Program Management is responsible for leading the execution and sustaining strategy of a commercial product portfolio within the Interventional Cardiology Therapies – Peripheral Vascular team. This role requires strong leadership in portfolio management, cross‑functional collaboration, and program oversight to ensure continued value delivery to clinicians and patients.

This individual will drive decision‑making with key stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and deliver defined program solutions. Additionally, the Associate Director will oversee a team of project managers responsible for sustaining product initiatives across the portfolio. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated track record in portfolio planning, people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑functional program execution.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Minnesota‑based, Maple Grove OR Arbor Lakes office at least three‑four days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

• Directing and managing a team of project managers leading cross‑functional initiatives that support commercialized products
• Developing and executing business plans for the product portfolio, including operating plans, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation
• Aligning with the new product development organization to assess the impact of future portfolio decisions on commercial strategy
• Building strong partnerships with functions including R&D, design assurance, regulatory, operations, process development, and marketing
• Managing the project prioritization process across the sustaining portfolio—including initiatives related to business continuity, quality, operations, strategic programs, and VIPs
• Collaborating with marketing leadership to align project strategy and prioritization with evolving business goals
• Communicating program updates and implications to stakeholders across commercial, functional, and franchise leadership teams
• Leading complex trade‑off decisions regarding product requirements and understanding their business implications
• Driving a high‑performance, transparent, and collaborative culture across the team
• Providing feedback on team dynamics and performance to functional directors
• Leading hiring and talent development efforts to build a strong, sustainable program team
• Ensuring alignment and consistent communication of priorities across cross‑functional leaders and business partners
• Making fact‑based decisions and guiding the team through structured analysis of risks, options, and trade‑offs

• Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and documented quality processes
• Ensures the appropriate resourcing and tools are in place to maintain Quality System compliance
• Promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Boston Scientific Quality System

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in project management, technical leadership, or medical device industry roles
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a people leadership capacity
• Experience across all phases of product development, including sustaining and commercialization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely to senior leadership
• Strategic, action‑oriented thinker…