We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Feb 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

Medtronic Diabetes impacts over 500 million people around the world — that’s roughly one in 10 adults. That means you probably know someone affected by this disease. At Medtronic, our Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Data Analytics Project Manager to lead and manage high-impact analytics-driven projects within our Diabetes Business, particularly focusing on MiniMed IQ initiatives. This role demands a strategic leader with extensive experience in SCRUM methodologies and a strong background in data analytics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects that align with business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.


Location: Hybrid, based in Northridge, CA or Atlanta, GA.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage end-to-end analytics projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful implementation of MiniMed IQ initiatives

• Employ SCRUM methodologies to plan, execute, and deliver projects, including facilitating ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews while fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement

• Collaborate with stakeholders, data scientists, analysts, and IT teams to define project scope, deliverables, and success metrics

• Manage project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, proactively resolving challenges to maintain project momentum

• Drive effective communication and reporting across teams, ensuring transparency on project progress and outcomes

• Monitor and report on project performance using appropriate tools and metrics, ensuring accountability and adherence to established standards

• Promote best practices in project management, analytics, and agile methodologies across the organization

 

Must Have Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, or a related field with 10+ years of Project/Program Management experience, with at least 3 years managing analytics or data-driven projects

• Or, Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, or a related field with 8+ years of Project/Program Management experience, with at least 3 years managing analytics or data-driven projects

 

Preferred: 

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Analytics, or related field)  

• SCRUM Master certification 

• PMP Certification  

• Expertise in SCRUM and Agile methodologies, with a track record of successful project delivery

• Proficiency with  analytics tools, processes, and frameworks (e.g., data visualization, predictive modeling, machine learning)

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Project, and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and data management platforms