IT Manufacturing Application Manager

Additional Locations

Costa Rica - Heredia

Diversity, Innovation, Caring, Global Collaboration, Winning Spirit, High Performance

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working From Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.

About The Role

Boston Scientific is seeking an IT Manufacturing Application Manager to lead the development, implementation and optimization of IT enterprise applications supporting the manufacturing shop floor. This role bridges the gap between IT and production operations, ensuring our manufacturing platforms are robust, scalable and aligned with business goals. You’ll be part of the IT leadership supporting Global Supply Chain, in particular manufacturing and will collaborate with cross‑functional teams from engineering and production to supply chain and IT to drive digital transformation, enhance system performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across the Boston Scientific manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Leadership : Manage and support core manufacturing applications (e.g. MES, Training, Equipment Management), ensuring high availability, performance and alignment with operational needs
• Project Management : Lead end-to-end development and implementation of new systems and upgrades, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, integration, testing and rollout
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions
• System Optimization : Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, data accuracy and user experience through automation, customization and integration
• Vendor Management : Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery, support and compliance with SLAs
• Compliance and Security : Ensure applications meet regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, ISO) and follow cybersecurity best practices
• Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor a team of developers, analysts and technical support staff, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Requisition ID : 618911

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem‑solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

Benefits

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.

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