We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Jul 2025

 

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

The Senior Manager, Operations Program Management, will lead a team of ~8-12 program managers within the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Operating Units. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be responsible for providing leadership for a portfolio of post-market projects that may include product design and manufacturing changes, geographic expansion of products, MDR compliance/recertification, and manufacturing site transfers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project/program management, operations management, product development, and team leadership.

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

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 8-12 program managers, providing strong guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement through creating and refining operating mechanisms, KPI’s, program management tools, and best practices.
• Ensure strong planning and execution of post-market programs, including alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the implementation of design changes to released products, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and provide oversight to project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and others, to ensure successful portfolio execution.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with program execution, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence and efficiency within the team.

Required Knowledge and Experience:
Requires a Baccalaureate degree

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with and passion for directly managing and developing high-performing teams
• MBA or Engineering Master’s Degree
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Equivalent
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Enthusiasm towards process improvements and change management
• Demonstrated track record in successfully leading projects to completion on time and within budget
• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Influence management skills. Ability to influence business senior leaders, functional leaders, peers, and individual contributors
• Experience supporting cross-functional and cross-regional teams in a matrixed organization, developing collaborative relationships
• Demonstrated strong business and financial acumen
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, particularly in risk-based decision making
• Identifies, manages, resolves, and escalates issues in a proactive, creative, and timely fashion

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
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