Develop alternatives to major business problems. Assist management in selecting specific action plans that will best address identified long-term business issues. Anticipate future problems, resolve current issues, and adapt based on prior results and project leadership experience.
Assure projects effectively integrate with existing programs and strategies so that long and short-term business goals are attained. Recognize the broader implications of actions and proposals on project outcomes, related systems and activities, and overall business strategy.
Prepare and present project progress reports to keep management and teams informed. Identify problems, resolutions, trends, and impacts on project success and propose recommendations for management action.
Develop project plans, work estimations, and financial forecasts for key programs.
Develop, communicate, and build consensus around operating goals aligned with divisional objectives.
Accountability / Required Supervision
Negotiate project outcomes and deliverables to meet the conflicting demands of time, cost, scope, and deadlines. Maintain project expenses within budget.
May function as the project contact with third-party vendors.
Provide leadership on strategic business issues. Drive cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliverables established in project planning and agreed upon with senior leadership.
Accountable for total project scope, completion within budget constraints, and achievement of scheduled completion dates.
Accountable for successful completion of project tasks under direct or matrix control. Level load work to ensure effective use of available resources.
Leadership Activities
Solicit cooperation from a diverse group of disciplines and functions in a tactful and persuasive manner.
Lead others in the completion of project tasks. Manage cross-functional teams that may consist of senior-level individual contributors. Create a work environment that supports team effectiveness and provide feedback to team members on performance.
Manage decision-making processes and serve as the final decision-maker for conflicts within the context of agreed project plans.
Actively mentor and develop program team members and may provide functional supervision to one to two personnel.
Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Level of Interpersonal Skills
Interact with senior-level management to reach agreement regarding significant program strategies. Interface with other disciplines, customers, internal clients, project staff, and internal and external experts as required.
Prepare and present written and oral reports and presentations to internal and external audiences. Adjust presentation style and content to suit the audience.
Negotiate human and financial resources.
Present program strategy, risks, recommendations, and outcomes to senior management using concise, executive-level communication tailored to leadership audiences.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline
OR
An equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience/Background
Minimum 10 years related work experience required
11+ years of experience in engineering, scientific, product development, program management, or related disciplines preferred.
Proven ability to lead large, complex, cross-functional programs and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization.
Strong financial planning, forecasting, resource management, and risk management experience.
- The base pay for this position is
- $148,700.00 – $297,300.00
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Project Management
DIVISION
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION
United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Standard
TRAVEL
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
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