Innovation starts from the heart. Heart valve disease impact millions of lives, spanning all ages and geographies. As communities globally address the opportunities and challenges of cardiovascular care, telling a compelling and authentic story is more crucial than ever. Beyond raising awareness, our Marketing teams build lasting, trusted relationships with medical professionals and industry stakeholders to ensure patients can receive the treatments they need. Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards' groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It's our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey. The Director, Program Management role will lead our THV Marketing PMO organization focused on initiating, planning, executing, controlling and managing all aspects of projects to ensure ultimate project success. How you'll make an impact: * Plan and direct complex activities with large scale or significant business impact with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables . * Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrixed teams * Manage and oversee the work of a team of project management professionals and/or SMEs including contributing to budget management. * Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department. * Establish, maintain, and influence program stakeholder relationships and strategic partnerships, on expectations, and communications, both internal and external to the organization * Ensure high quality execution of all projects in portfolio and accuracy of project updates/status * Identify risk, develop and lead in the implementation of broad and more complex program management strategies which may include negotiations with internal and external parties * Develop and provide training for project managers, project leads and cross functional team members (e.g., Functional professionals) to expand project management capabilities * Serve as member of each operating units/functions leadership team and integrators with BU/Functions * Other duties as assigned What you'll need (Required): * Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 12 years of previous related experience in project/program management OR * Master's Degree or equivalent in a related field with 10 years of previous related experience in project/program management * Hands on experience managing large to midsize projects and/or programs of increasing complexity What else we look for (Preferred): * PMP Certification * Demonstrated track record in people management * Proven successful project management leadership skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems * Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making * Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives * Expert understanding of project/program management procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems * Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations * Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of project/program to the business * Ability to frequently interact with internal and external management and senior-level stakeholders concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications * Strict attention to detail * Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment * Ability to provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions * 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 $156,000 to $221,000 (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. COVID Vaccination Requirement Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.