John Farragher
About John Farragher
John Farragher is a Senior IT Project Manager at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in project management roles at Avaya and Vodafone. He holds various certifications and a Bachelor of Technology from the University of Limerick.
Company
John Farragher is currently employed at Boston Scientific, a medical device manufacturer. Since 2017, he has held the position of Senior IT Project Manager in County Galway, Ireland. Boston Scientific focuses on developing medical innovations that improve patient outcomes and John has been integral in managing projects and products in the EMEA Commercial sector.
Title
John Farragher serves as a Senior IT Project Manager at Boston Scientific. His role involves overseeing IT projects and ensuring the successful execution of project deliverables. Additionally, he acts as a Scrum Master and agile coach, enhancing team performance and project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
John's educational background includes a Bachelor of Technology in IT and Telecommunications from the University of Limerick, completed in 2000. He also holds a Project Management Diploma from Dublin Business School, obtained in 2006. Additionally, he has certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMP in 2012), Scrum Alliance (Certified Scrum Master in 2018, Certified Scrum Product Owner in 2021). This diverse education has equipped him with comprehensive knowledge in project management and IT.
Previous Experience
Before joining Boston Scientific, John Farragher acquired extensive experience in various roles at Vodafone and Avaya. He worked as an IT Project Manager at Avaya from 2011 to 2017. At Vodafone, his roles included IT Project Manager (2007-2010), Customer Satisfaction Workstream Lead (2006-2007), and Network Project Manager (2000-2006). These positions involved managing complex projects and improving customer satisfaction, contributing significantly to his project management skills.
Project Management in EMEA Commercial Sector
Since 2017, John has managed products and projects specifically in the EMEA Commercial sector at Boston Scientific. He collaborates with both on-site and off-site development partners to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables. His role requires a keen understanding of market needs and strong coordination with various stakeholders, aiming to drive project success and business outcomes.