Senior PD Program Manager
- NM/PH
- Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite) Medtronic
- 3.8 Fridley, MN Job Details Full-time $178,400
- $267,600 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Project reporting FDA submissions Managing medical device teams Statistics Six Sigma Black Belt Master's degree in business administration Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Master's degree in business Resource allocation (project management tasks) Requirements specification Requirements design ISO standards 5 years Engineering Project management in manufacturing Project communication management Schedule management Statistical analysis Collaboration with product development teams Bachelor's degree in engineering Quality risk management Requirements analysis Issue tracking Project management in healthcare Quality compliance management Design engineering Requirements management Product design Project budget management Engineering product development Full Job Description We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on•30 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 Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine's most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey. Seeking a dynamic and seasoned Senior Program Manager to drive cross-functional programs as part of the Neuromodulation (NM) and Pelvic Health (PH) operations product lifecycle management team. This team manages complex projects and programs in the released product space, including regulatory (i.e. MDR) compliance remediation, manufacturing capacity expansion, product design enhancement, and supply continuity programs. Products in these therapy areas include implantable and external neurostimulators, implantable infusion pumps, leads, catheters, associated software programming applications, and associated device recharge and programming instruments. The ideal candidate has demonstrated prior success in leading diverse and multi-site projects which includes matrixed team members from R D, test, biocompatibility, sterilization, regulatory affairs, operations, supply chain, and quality, among others. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, program management skills, business acumen, and domain knowledge in medical device operations and development. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocation for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with business strategies and applicable medical device regulations. Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and strategic impact Manage technical risks and issues by working with the technical team to develop and maintain risk burndown plans Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving. Gathers requirements, works on requirements planning, requirements elicitation and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project's key stakeholders. Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems. Minimum Requirements (Must Haves): Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical field with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, OR Advance degree in Engineering or Technical field with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience Nice to
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MBA is preferred 5+ years of experience in project and/or people management Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management certifications desired Experience leading MDR remediation programs Experience with design and manufacturing of medical devices Experience with regulatory submissions and FDA regulations (e.g. 510k, PMA) Experience working with quality systems with a comprehensive understanding of elements in design history files and device master records. Knowledge of medical device standards and regulations (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485). Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a team environment Strong ability to interpret technical reports and statistical analysis For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. 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.
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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. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. 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):$178,400.00
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. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here . It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
