Associate Director, Workforce Planning

Associate Director, Workforce PlanningWork mode: HybridOnsite Location(s): Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112Additional Location(s): US-MA-MarlboroughDiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.About the RoleAt Boston Scientific, we are deeply committed to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As our Associate Director of Workforce Planning, you will lead the development and implementation of a global, integrated workforce planning function that ensures the organization has the right talent at the right time and cost. You will partner with HR leaders and executive stakeholders to forecast workforce capability and capacity needs and drive data-informed strategies to address talent gaps and enable scalable growth.This highly visible role will shape the future of workforce planning across Boston Scientific by advancing an enterprise-wide, holistic approach to resource forecasting, capability building, and headcount optimization.At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Advancing a global, enterprise-wide workforce planning discipline by building and championing a multi-year strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering on key program KPIsDefining roles and responsibilities across internal teams and external partners to support a high-performing workforce planning functionDriving the adoption of workforce planning practices through effective change leadership and stakeholder engagementLeading the innovation and integration of strategic, operational, and headcount/resource planning tools, processes, and technologyMonitoring enterprise-wide workforce demand and supply, identifying gaps, and providing strategic recommendations to HR and senior leadershipServing as an advisor to C-suite and executive sponsors, communicating workforce growth trends and recommended actionsDeveloping and overseeing robust forecasting models that incorporate business data such as financials, supply chain trends, revenue forecasts, and leadership inputsCollaborating with Finance and other HR programs to align planning cycles and inform enterprise workforce development initiativesPartnering closely with the People Analytics team to deliver high-impact data and insights that support accurate planning and better talent decisionsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in a business-related field and a minimum of 7 years' experience, or a Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a workforce planning leadership role within a global manufacturing organizationDemonstrated success in leading the formation, rollout, and adoption of enterprise-wide programs in large, matrixed organizationsProven ability to collaborate across cross-functional and cross-business teams to drive alignment and executionStrong leadership and program management skills, with experience directing large-scale initiatives with complex interdependenciesHigh level of business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence change through data-driven insightsPractical experience with full-cycle program management, including planning, execution, and optimization of workforce initiativesExpertise in project management methodologies and their application in corporate environmentsStrong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose problems using various data sources and propose actionable solutionsExperience leading executive-level presentations and facilitating meetings with senior stakeholders