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A Day in the Life

As the Business Process Program Manager, you will play a critical role in advancing gross margin optimization across our organization. This role is responsible for deploying effective business processes and directly managing cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic initiatives that deliver gross margin targets. You will partner closely with Portfolio Margin Leaders and Operating Units (OUs) to align business strategies, identify margin improvement opportunities, and ensure project execution with excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and deployment of business processes that support gross margin improvement.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize and progress a portfolio of gross margin opportunities.

• Serve as the point of contact for Operating Units (OUs), ensuring effective communication and alignment.

• Provide strategic insights and influence decision-making around key gross margin levers.

• Monitor progress across initiatives, navigate risks, manage milestones, and provide status reporting to leadership.

• Partner with Portfolio Margin Leaders to ensure alignment with broader business strategies and margin objectives.

• Oversee operational aspects of programs including planning, execution, issue resolution, and performance measurement.

• Develop and implement mechanisms for tracking project performance and proactively address barriers to success.

 

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree AND minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR

• Advanced degree with 3 years relevant experience

 

Nice to Have:

• Experience leading business process improvement in manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial operations

• Prior involvement with gross margin improvement initiatives

• Understanding of portfolio and program management methodologies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills

• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive alignment in a matrixed environment

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks

• PMP or similar certification

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$115,200.00 - $172,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.