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Dan Szatkowski

Plymouth,MN

Summary

Strategic program leader with 15+ years of experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives across medical devices, operations, and global organizations. Proven record of leading high-visibility programs, building high-performing teams, and delivering commercial, quality, and operational outcomes. Experienced in New Product Development (NPD), sustaining initiatives, VIP, and enterprise-level decision making. Known for structured problem-solving, stakeholder influence, and clear executive communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager – IO&E

Boston Scientific
Maple Grove, MN
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead Program Manager for TheraSphere 360, BSC’s first-ever SaMD and highest-priority commercial launch for IO&E in 2025.
  • Re-baselined schedule, budget, and program governance during major re‑architecture; delivered FDA approval and commercial launch ahead of plan.
  • Lead seven cross-functional workstreams across R&D, IT, regulatory, design assurance, operations, and marketing.
  • Drive structured, fact-based decision making and executive alignment through transparent program reporting.

Senior Operations Project Manager

Boston Scientific
Maple Grove, MN
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Directed five (5) project managers to support NPD, sustaining, and insourcing programs across multiple divisions.
  • Collaborated with marketing, operations strategy, and leadership to prioritize initiatives aligned with business objectives.
  • Managed $15.3M budget for RP‑19/RP‑23 Maple Grove insource program, ensuring supply chain continuity.
  • Delivered data-driven recommendations for insourcing, risk assessments, and business cases supporting operations strategy.

Operations Project Manager

Boston Scientific
Maple Grove, MN
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Coordinated all Maple Grove Operations activities for new device commercialization across multiple NPD and sustaining projects.
  • Achieved $170K in savings during 2021–2022 through implementation of Maple Grove Value Improvement Process (VIP).
  • Utilized Lean methodologies to enhance throughput and reduce costs while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Maple Grove VETS ERG Co-Site Lead

Boston Scientific
Maple Grove, MN
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated VETS ERG volunteer events between Maple Grove and Arden Hills campuses to promote gratitude and service.
  • Facilitated collaboration across campuses to enhance veteran engagement in community service activities.
  • Championed veteran hiring initiatives, advocating for qualified candidates based on skills and business needs.

Ops Consultant Intern – Tax Reporting

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Developed 35 end‑to‑end process flow diagrams covering manual and automated workflows within GWIM Tax Reporting.
  • Enabled improved controls and risk mitigation through the identification of preventative and detective control points.

Unit Liaison Officer (Captain)

United States Army
Wiesbaden, Germany
05.2009 - 05.2017

• Served as primary operations liaison for a 15,000‑person organization across U.S. and European theaters; ensured synchronized operations.

• Selected as 1 of 110 officers to represent the 4th Infantry Division in Germany.

• Optimized resource allocation and operational planning, delivering all missions on time and under budget.

Director of Operations (Captain)

United States Army
Fort Carson, CO
08.2014 - 04.2016

• Division operations planner for NATO "Operation Atlantic Resolve." Integrated U.S. participation in multinational exercises across 8+ nations.

• Led U.S.-hosted multinational headquarters during NATO exercise in Latvia; contributed to certification of first-ever multinational NATO Reaction Force.

• Oversaw logistics for deploying 90‑person staff to Germany, establishing operational readiness and multinational coordination.

Deputy Operations Manager (Captain)

United States Army
Iraq/Kuwait/Fort Hood
01.2012 - 06.2013

• Implemented cross-org training resource strategy, reducing resource over‑commitment by 20%.

• Modernized knowledge management using SharePoint, increasing organizational productivity by 50%.

Platoon Leader/Chief of Staff (Lieutenant)

United States Army
Fort Hood, TX
12.2009 - 12.2011

• Led a 32‑soldier engineer platoon supporting maneuver forces.

• Maintained 95% operational readiness across 26 combat vehicles; ranked highest readiness in battalion.

• Ensured accountability for $40M+ equipment with zero losses across multiple major training events and overseas deployments.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Operations and Technology Management

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business
Madison, WI
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management

United States Military Academy at West Point
West Point, NY
01.2009

Skills

  • Project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic planning
  • New product development
  • Risk management
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Senior Program Manager – IO&E

Boston Scientific
06.2024 - Current

Senior Operations Project Manager

Boston Scientific
07.2021 - 06.2024

Operations Project Manager

Boston Scientific
06.2019 - 07.2021

Maple Grove VETS ERG Co-Site Lead

Boston Scientific
06.2019 - 01.2021

Ops Consultant Intern – Tax Reporting

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
06.2018 - 08.2018

Director of Operations (Captain)

United States Army
08.2014 - 04.2016

Deputy Operations Manager (Captain)

United States Army
01.2012 - 06.2013

Platoon Leader/Chief of Staff (Lieutenant)

United States Army
12.2009 - 12.2011

Unit Liaison Officer (Captain)

United States Army
05.2009 - 05.2017

Master of Business Administration - Operations and Technology Management

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management

United States Military Academy at West Point