We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 May 2026

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.

         

         

As Director of Operations, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM), you will have high visibility, high-impact role leading post-market program management functions across both operating units. This role will oversee a team of project and program managers focused on driving changes to commercialized products to ensure supply continuity, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and other business-driven priorities.

A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties as assigned:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 20 project and program managers, including assignment of work, coaching, mentoring, and career development

• Define and execute the strategic vision for post-market project and program management, building a best-in-class organization

• Drive long-term talent development and succession planning initiatives

Post-Market Project Execution

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional post-market programs

• Partner with business unit and functional leaders to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized, resourced, and aligned to business commitments

• Lead development of post-launch strategies, including geographic expansion, market entry, labeling, and local compliance requirements

• Manage a portfolio of investments aligned to AOP targets while delivering project outcomes

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance

• Act as the primary liaison between operating units and GOSC for project intake, funding decisions, resourcing, and execution

• Ensure all marketed products maintain compliance with global regulatory standards; partner closely with Regulatory Affairs and Quality to mitigate risks and implement corrective actions

Governance & Oversight

• Establish and manage phase-gate processes for post-market programs

• Oversee intake and prioritization of new project requests

• Lead or support governance forums related to released products

• Collaborate cross-functionally to address challenges related to product continuity, funding, execution, and staffing

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to ensure business needs are effectively met

Location: Rice Creek East/Fridley, MN

Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require <25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with minimum of 10 years of experience in PMO, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality or Supply Chain and 7+ years of People Management experience,

• OR advance degree in Engineering with minimum of 8 years of experience in PMO, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality or Supply Chain and 7+ years of People Management experience.

Nice to have:

• Advance degree in Engineering and/or MBA is preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or product development within a regulated medical device environment

• Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution processes

• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, delivering results through others while effectively managing diverse stakeholder relationships

• Experience managing engineering or project management tea