Portfolio and Strategy Manager, AI, Data & Digital Solutions
About the position Boston Scientific is seeking a Portfolio and Strategy Manager to lead Operational Excellence and high-impact initiatives across the AI, Data, and Digital Products organization. Reporting to the Vice President of AI & Data, you will collaborate closely with senior leaders and functional partners, including the Chief Information and Digital Officer Strategy & Operations team. Your focus will be on driving strategic planning, managing portfolio performance, setting goals, optimizing resources, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and governance. Success in this role requires comfort working in a highly dynamic and matrixed environment. Responsibilities • Drive operational excellence across the AI, Data and Digital organization with focus on strategic planning, resource optimization, financial management, portfolio management, and planning of leadership meetings and communications. • Implement effective cross-functional team governance and meetings to enable timely and relevant communications, and best practice sharing. • Conduct monthly portfolio reviews to ensure health of top investments and identification of emerging commercial needs. • Collaborate closely with AI, Data & Digital leaders and Finance to conduct funding reviews to ensure investments are aligned with organizational priorities. • Serve as point of contact for Chief Information and Digital Officer Strategy & Operations team in supporting broader initiatives such as strategic planning, aop. • Serve as lead for communication of program value creation and sharing, ensuring awareness to portfolio performance and success. • Identify and assess project risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and implement measures to minimize potential issues. • Manage program governance, including scope, roles, risks and communication alignment. • Facilitate alignment among cross-functional teams through meetings, workshops, and effective communication to promote knowledge sharing and problem-solving. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, implementing best practices, and driving innovation by staying up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, IT or related field. • 7+ years of related career experience. • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences. • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels, including senior leadership. • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience managing cross-functional projects or initiatives. • Capable of working independently, demonstrating initiative and adaptability in dynamic or ambiguous environments. Nice-to-haves • Possession of project, program, or portfolio management certifications or relevant training. • Knowledge of digital transformation concepts and experience supporting technology integration initiatives. Benefits • 401k • 401k_matching • dental_insurance • health_insurance • vision_insurance • life_insurance • disability_insurance • paid_holidays • paid_volunteer_time • tuition_reimbursement • professional_development • employee_stock_purchase_plan • flexible_scheduling • wellness_programs Apply tot his job