Director, Program Management, Finance Digital Merger and Acquisitions Integrations
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Overview
Job Description
Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our project management teams support many parts of Edwards, including Finance. 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.
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Merger and Acquisitions Integration Program Director to oversee the planning and execution of finance-led integration initiatives across the enterprise. This role will serve as a key orchestrator of cross-functional efforts, ensuring seamless integration of acquired entities with a strong focus on financial alignment, operational readiness, and digital enablement.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in program management, financial business partnership, andprogramleadership.
How you’ll make an impact:
M&A Integration Leadership
- Serve as the Finance integration leader forend-to-end integration programs foracquiredbusinesses, ensuring alignment with financial, operational, and culturalobjectives
- Influence integrationresultsthrough expert judgement, structuredgovernance,and cross-functional orchestration
- Facilitate steering committee and executive updates, providing clear status,risksand decision points
- Partnerswith Corporate Development, Finance, HR, IT, and business units tointegrate priorities andensuretimelyexecution of integration milestones
Financial Strategy & Business Acumen
- Translate deal rationaleand strategicobjectivesinto actionable financial integration plans, including P&L alignment, reporting structures,controls,and performance tracking
- Advisesenior leadership andfacilitatethe development and approval of complex business casestoensure financial targets are embedded in integration plans
- Providestrategic insights to senior leadership on integration risks, opportunities, and value realization
Program & Portfolio Management
- Lead end-to-end finance program management for M&A initiatives, including integration planning, execution, and value realization
- Design,Develop andmaintaindetailed project plans, timelines,dependenciesand risk mitigation strategies to ensure scope, quality,costand schedule are controlled
- Leadsteering committee and project governance meetings,provide qualityreporting, andownchange management activities to ensure stakeholder alignment and accountability
- Own integration portfolio insights to enable leaders tooptimizeresource allocation across the integration portfolio in partnership with functional and regional leaders, manage interdependencies and make informed decisions
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Build andmaintainstrong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive sponsors andacquiredfinance leadership teams
- Manage internal and external stakeholders, including consultants,auditorsand integration partners
- Lead post-close reviews and lessons learned to continuously improveintegration ofplaybooks and practices
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- A minimum of twelve years experience of hands on experience managing large to midsize projects and/or programs of increasing complexity or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Master's Degree
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Experience in program management, finance transformation, or Merger and Acquisition integration
- Excellent documentation and communication skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with the ability to drive achievement of objectives
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex, global environment
- Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and operational processes
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
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 $159,000 to $226,000 (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.
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