Senior Director, IT Strategy and Planning

Information TechnologyHybrid Remote, Santa Clara, CA


Description

Shockwave Medical, Inc. is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.     

Position Overview:      
This leadership role entails spearheading the Office of the CDIO with key responsibilities around Program & Portfolio Management, Vendor Management, SOX Program Management, and annual/strategic planning & business alignment. You possess a strong sense of ownership, deep knowledge of planning practices, and broad PMO and leadership experience.      
      
Essential Job Functions:     
   
Strategic Planning & Execution:      
  • Working closely with CIO, and Technology Leadership team to implement strategic initiatives and long-term goals.    
  • Own IT Portfolio management and collaborate with IT leadership to align projects and initiatives with the organization's overall business objectives.    
  • Refine intake strategy and prioritization framework to ensure we are solving the right problems, in the right order that will drive the highest value and impact to business.    
  • Mature reporting/dashboards to report on technology portfolio health, projects, vendors, and financials.    
  • Manage and mentor the IT PMO team, ensuring optimal performance and professional development and a focus on achieving business outcomes.    
  • Oversee and manage complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.    
  • Define and deploy IT PMO process standards & improvements that enhance and streamline planning and management of programs and projects against objectives, maintain stakeholder alignment and communications, and proactively manage risk to quality and schedule performance.    
  • Drive the organization’s adoption of Agile methodology, to accelerate value delivery and focus on continuous collaboration, execution, and iterative delivery.    
      
Vendor and Budget Management:      
  • Develop framework and processes for comprehensive Vendor Management practices (selection, and ongoing SaaS/SW Spend Management, ongoing performance assessment).    
  • Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure effective service delivery and value for the organization.    
  • Partner closely with Finance team to manage the budget for the entire CIO organization.    
  • Monitor expenses, track cost savings, and optimize spending to achieve financial goals. 
SOX Program Management      
  • Partner closely with Internal Audit (IA) to build a structured approach for ongoing SOX compliance – assess project portfolio for impact on SOX controls, find opportunities to simply SOX controls etc.    
  • Take the lead on engaging with IA and external auditors on annual SOX audits. Serve as the primary point of coordination and project planning with auditors. Ensure right resources are lined up to support audit activities.    
      
Product Operating Model      
  • Working in close partnership with IT leadership leadership team, drive the adoption of the Product Operating Model within IT.    
  • Drive the definition and implementation of the products with IT, and adoption of associated metrics (OKR metrics, DORA metrics etc.) to gauge adoption, maturity.    
  • Identify areas for improvement and work with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements, including release management and environment management.    

Leadership Support      

  • Provide direct support to the CDIO, assisting with decision-making, priority setting, and daily operations.    
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO, offering insights and recommendations on key IT-related matters.    
  • Take lead on ad-hoc initiatives such as M&A Due diligence/Integration planning.    
  • Help build and manage the operating system for the organization: Portfolio reviews, Operational reviews, Quarterly All-hands meetings, Team outings/events etc.    
  • Help prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and updates to communicate Global Business Technology strategies, initiatives, and progress to stakeholders and executive leadership.    
      
Requirements     
  • 12+ years designing and leading IT PMO processes and tool adoption, technology strategic planning and budgeting spanning the entire organization & portfolio management using various methodologies.    
  • Strong strategic thinking and financial acumen with a track record of successfully executing IT initiatives aligned with business and financial objectives.    
  • Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and software development processes,    
  • Deep understanding of current and emerging project, program and portfolio management best practices and how other fast-growth enterprises are employing them. Experience driving Agile/Scrum transformation and adoption of Product Operating Model within IT.    
  • Track record of establishing credibility with senior executives and technical and non-technical team members.    
  • Unrelenting focus on results and problem solving; you see a problem and provide thoughtful solutions.    
  • Adaptive in the face of change, iterative in your designing process and consider feedback or failure as motivation to learn and grow.    
  • Results-oriented with a demonstrated sense of urgency to drive multiple projects to successful completion.    
  • Influencing skills - ability to communicate effectively and work with staff at all levels and across departments.    
  • Experience recruiting, mentoring, and managing a team of skilled program/project management professionals, while creating a collaborative and innovative work environment.    
  • Set clear goals, conduct performance evaluations, and support professional development to achieve team success.    

Market Range: $218,000 - $273,000
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
 
     

Benefits
Shockwave Medical offers a competitive total compensation package as well as the following benefits and perks:

Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax and Roth 401k options with a fully vested match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account (HSA), Competitive PTO balance

Perks: ESPP, Calm App, Pet Insurance, Student Loan Refinancing, Spot Bonus awards

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