Project Mgmt, Non-technical

**Work mode**:Onsite**Onsite Location(s)**:Penang, MY**Purpose Statement**:

- As an Associate Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving complex end-to-end programs for Boston Scientific Asia Pacific. This multifaceted position requires a strategic thinker with excellent organizational, planning, influencing, and communication skills. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the successful execution of programs from initiation to completion, with a specific emphasis on change management to facilitate organizational adaptation.**Responsibilities**:
**Project management**:

- Work closely with stakeholders to develop sound businesses case for decision including project objectives, deliverables and success criteria.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, stakeholder analysis, communication and resource requirements.
- Lead the planning, execution, and closure of end-to-end programs, driving to meet timelines and overall program objectives.
- Evaluate and ensure user readiness, track and report issues, define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks, maintaining a risk and issues register and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Monitor program progress through to stakeholder adoption, business handover and project closure.

**Stakeholder Management**:

- Define overall stakeholder engagement and communication plans, including the design, development, and key communication materials.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on status, risks, and issues.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.
- Engage stakeholders at all levels to create awareness, build commitment, ensuring clear communication and understanding of program goals and drive a positive attitude toward change.
- Collaborate with country/function teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective change communication and training programs.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and support for project objectives.

**Resource Management**:

- Ensure that project team members, change champions and change ambassadors have the necessary tools, training, and support to perform their roles effectively.

**Budget Management**:

- Manage project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints.
- Track project expenses and report on budgetary status regularly.

**Quality Assurance**:

- Adhere to the BSC project management standards, using established methodologies and tools to define the business case, objectives, scope, roles & responsibilities.
- Participate in regular reviews to ensure compliance with established standards.

**Continuous Improvement**:

- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the PMO and the broader organization.
- Lead and contribute to Value Improvement Programs (VIPs) in the PMO and the broader organization.

**Reporting and Documentation**:

- Prepare regular status reports for key stakeholders and Portfolio managers, providing insights into program performance and highlighting achievements, risks and challenges.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of program plans, processes, and outcomes.

**Job Requirements**:

- A willingness to work flexibly across different time zones.
- Occasional travel to BSC sites in another APAC country may be required.
- At least 3 years of relevant experiences and proven results in project and change management with a focus on end-to-end delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Change Management or a related field or certification in PMP, Change Management, Agile, Six sigma or Lean.
- Multi country experience
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in both verbal and written English at all levels.
- Willing to travel if required.
- Position open for Boston Scientific either in KL or Penang.
- About Us
- As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.**Job Segment**:Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Project Manager, QA, Quality Assurance, Management, Technology, Quality