Sr. Manager, Program Management-TMTT
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.
Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
Position Summary: Initiates, plans, executes, controls and manages all aspects of project(s) to ensure ultimate project success.
How you will make an impact:
Develop a high-level milestone plan for the program and manages program change in accordance with the change management plan to control scope, quality, schedule, cost, and contracts
Manage large scale to enterprise-wide projects
Facilitate the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinate the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
Execute program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicate program status and data in order to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders
Obtain approval for the program and actively manages program benefits and issues in partnership with key stakeholders
Establish and maintain program stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications, both internal and external to the organization
Own one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement activities
Identify and evaluate process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities
Manage project closure activities, including gathering lessons learned and driving changes to future for continuous improvement
Serve as a project and program management subject matter expert , including guiding and mentoring project managers sourcing and directing contract resources tied to projects within the program; and develops expertise in a business process, professional discipline, market or product
Other incidental duties
Work Schedule: This is an onsite position in Irvine, CA.
What you will need (required):
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Minimum 10 years experience of hands on experience managing projects and/or programs of increasing complexity or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required OR
Master's Degree or equivalent or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred
Other: Green Belt / Black Belt Scrum Master, PMP certification Preferred
What else we look for (preferred):
Demonstrated experience in Project Management methodology required
Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization
Expert understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to managing multiple projects within an overall program
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent understanding and work experience with project budgets and financial management
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders
Experience within a regulated environment
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $139,000 to $196,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Minimum 10 years hands-on experience managing projects and/or programs of increasing complexity
- Demonstrated experience in Project Management methodology
- Master's Degree or equivalent
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Green Belt or Black Belt (Lean/Six Sigma)
- Scrum Master certification
- Proven expertise with MS Office Suite and project management systems
- Experience within a regulated environment (medical device/pharma)
- Experience with project budgets and financial management
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and documentation skills
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) match complemented by a separate profit‑sharing contribution. These elements add meaningful long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look‑back feature, alongside stock awards for eligible roles, provides notable upside. Program expansions indicate continued accessibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies include generous PTO, company holidays, and a year‑end holiday shutdown. These offerings enhance work‑life support when available at the site.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
