Senior Manager, Program Management (Prague based)

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and

discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus. As part of the team, your role will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.

Senior Program Manager initiates, plans, executes, controls and manages all aspects of project(s) to ensure ultimate project success. This is an individual contributor role based in our business hub in Prague 8, Czech Republic.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manages large scale to enterprise-wide finance projects within program
• Facilitates the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinates the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
• Establishes and maintains program stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications, both internal and external to the organization
• Develops 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
• Executes 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
• Serves 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
• Obtains approval for the program and actively manages program benefits and issues in partnership with IT business partner
• Owns one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement activities
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in in related field , at least 10 year´s experience of hands on experience managing projects and/or programs of increasing complexity is Required
• Master's Degree or equivalent Preferred
Additional Skills:
• 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
• 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 and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including external representatives and participating and presenting at meetings
• Ability to provide guidance to others on area of expertise
• Ability to lead meetings with external representatives
 

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?  

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance

• Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)

• Meal Benefits

• Service Awards

• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits

• Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.