Senior Program Manager

Full Time
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Posted Today
Job description
Careers that Change Lives


Do you value new challenges and being on the cutting edge of life-saving technology? You can create an energizing, rewarding career that changes lives — and changes you. Be part of a company that is nimble, flexible, and a leader in technologies that improve the lives of 2 people each second.

Medtronic has declared its bold ambition: to become the global healthcare technology leader. We seek to reach more patients, in more meaningful ways, more quickly.

This is an exciting opportunity to support Medtronic's Global Operations & Supply Chain (GO&SC) which plays an essential role in delivering on this bold ambition. Our vision is to become best-in-class and create a competitive advantage for the company.

Best-in-class means we consistently deliver excellence in service, quality, cost, safety, people management, continuous improvement, supply management, product lifecycle management, digitalization, and sustainability.

In this exciting role as Sr BP Program Manager, you will join Global Operations & Supply Chain’s (GO&SC) Project Management Office (PMO). Y ou will lead cross-functional programs in manufacturing operations, driving various business case analysis including but not limited to Merging & Acquisition evaluation, Operations Network Strategy and other strategic projects/program.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here


A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

· Lead or leverage cross-functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects for key business case analysis .

· Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.

· Review and communicate the status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepare status reports.

· Monitor the project from initiation through delivery.

· Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

· Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements


  • Bachelors degree required
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

· Experience in running cross-functional programs in manufacturing operations, including facility set-up and production line transfers

· Comfortable and credible when interacting with senior leaders

· Excellent communication skills

· Strong business and financial acumen

· Detailed understanding of planning and execution of manufacturing transfers, including drawing/specifications, technical files, validations and design verifications, sterilization, and product registrations

· Experience working with project teams in multiple locations and from various cultures

· Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers

· Understanding of the medical device industry. Awareness of regulations and their potential implications in project planning.

· Detailed knowledge of PMI processes. PMP accreditation preferred

· Lean Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred with a familiarity of DMAIC process



About Medtronic



Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

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