The Senior R&D Program Manager is a cross-functional business leader responsible for driving decision- making, and execution within development projects. You will be accountable for the product development cycle, starting with forming high-performing teams that ensure the successful and predictable delivery of solutions for commercial release. Additionally, you will formulate partnerships with cross functional Core Team members to foster collaboration and cross-functional effectiveness. You will be the key champion in overcoming barriers, driving decisions, and cultivating a culture of empowerment across the organization.

This position will be on-site (minimum 4 days per week) based out of our Parkmore, Galway, Ireland site.

A Day in The Life Of:

• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
• Responsible for driving cross-functional core team and working directly with functional leaders, regional leaders, and extended teams to ensure Senior R&D Program Manager – Cardiac Ablation Solutions clear communication of program objectives, deliverables, and timing of key milestones.
• Lead team members for on-time, on-budget, within scope project completion, while managing stakeholder and business expectations.
• Accountable for the product development budget and schedule.
• Use of critical thinking and problem-solving skills as a leader of cross functional teams through the intricate details of development projects; from scope definition, cost management to schedule development and risk management.
• Regular communication and presentation to CAS leadership team through program updates at the program review committee meetings
• Mentor team members to ensure each team member is fully engaged and contributing to project success.
• Champion product development best practices such as collecting high-quality Voice of Customer inputs, early risk burn-down and Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM).
• 25% or less domestic travel. Key Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as MS or MBA
• Medical device industry experiences including new product development, released product management, clinical trials and regulatory submissions
• DRM Blackbelt
• Experience managing complex cross-department and/or cross-functional project teams
• Experience leading collaboratively in a diverse, global, matrixed organization