We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Aug 2025

 

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The Director, Released Product Management leader will play a critical role in leading and supporting the execution of the Released Product Management (RPM) strategy in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. This leader is a key part of the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) OU Operations senior staff and reports directly to CRM OU Global Operations Vice President. The RPM Leader (Director) will be responsible for effectively coordinating projects that ensure continuity of supply, compliance for changes in regulations, changes from suppliers, and cost reduction of released products.

You will be required to work on-site at one of our regional site locations: California and Colorado/ Minnesota locations four (4) days per week. This on-site presence is crucial to fostering collaboration and maintaining a strong connection with our team and the workplace environment. Travel is required for this role.

•    Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
•    Lead the Released Product Management Board to drive functional alignment and prioritization of the many programs and projects in the released product portfolio.
•    Lead operations interface between the OU and Global Operations & Supply Chain acting as a liaison between them.
•    Play a key role as a member of the extended R&D Staff providing a voice for Operations and Released Product Management.
•    Member of CRM Operations Unit Senior Staff to ensure prioritization, strong execution and problem solving across the manufacturing network.
•    Manage a team of Core Team Operations Members (aka CTORs) to partner with R&D and GO&SC to ensure release product projects are completed on time and in budget
•    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across various functions to resolve conflicting goals and priorities driving optimal business solutions.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements: To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field
• 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain and/or product development experience in a regulated medical industry, with 7+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain and/or product development experience in a regulated medical industry, with 7+ years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have: 

• Master’s degree in engineering and or a MBA
• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Certification or Design for Reliability and Manufacturability Certification
• Experience leading Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or other Operations functions
• Previous Medtronic experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of product design, manufacturing, supply chain and distribution processes
• 15 or more years of related broad operations leadership/management on a global scale
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and resolve critical complex and systemic problems
• Demonstrated leadership of senior people and complex projects, with a strong track record of success working within a global and complex matrix organization.

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).

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