Senior Program Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Senior Program Manager

Careers that Change Lives

Do you want to be part of the team that deploy strategy for our Global Operations Network? This is an exciting opportunity

for you if you are an experienced Project Management professional interested in working in Global Operations Manufacturing

Strategy programs. You will manage complex programs, navigate and manage complex risks & issues, deploy strategic outcomes,

and work with minimal direction. Come for a job, stay for a career.

The Cardiac and Vascular Group at Medtronic (CVG) is committed to forging new paths that will advance patient care and

deliver greater value to the healthcare system.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will have the responsibility and authority to lead large, complex programs for the business

unit. Work is accomplished through matrixed employees/teams and/or suppliers who are not direct reports but for which the

incumbent has direct accountability to lead and achieve program objectives. The type of projects varies from process

transfer, business development, and process improvements.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for the leadership of complex cross functional teams, including: initiating phase, assembling project teams,

developing project plans, and controlling project execution to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Utilize effective project management techniques to independently execute on project deliverables. This includes managing

scope, schedule, risk and budget.

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and

planning, project team, and line management.

• Manages the development and implementation process of a company's products and services involving departmental or cross-

functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.

• 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 with project managers, line

managers, and clients.

• Participate in cross functional strategic and/or Annual Operating Planning (AOP) processes.
• Interfaces with all applicable external stakeholders for the project including end users and suppliers.
• Perform lessons learned on projects and make information available to other project teams.
• Conduct Project Phase Review in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Provide timely and accurate project status updates as required in the appropriate systems & templates.
• Often serves as a consultant to other project teams and a mentor to other Program Managers.
• Measure and assess the effectiveness and performance of project teams and provide input regarding the performance of

individuals on the teams.

• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with applicable procedures and policies.
• Spend time with our customers and sales force to gain knowledge about product application and to better understand customer

needs related to project/programs within their area of responsibility.

• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental

regulations.

• All other duties as assigned.
• Travel requirement: 50-60%

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of formal project management experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of formal project management experience with an Advanced degree
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated industry (medical devices, pharmaceuticals)

Specialized Knowledge Required

• Complete understanding and application of Project Management principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Full knowledge of industry standards: ISO13485, EN14971, EN62304
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly
• Ability to performance manage, coach, and develop others
• Ability to drive/lead in a matrix structure with persuasion and influence
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels and across the organization
• Strong analytical skills with emphasis on financials and budgeting

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline and/or MBA
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Demonstrated competencies:

o Self-Management & Personal Accountability

o Planning & Organizing

o Customer Focus

o Diplomacy, Tact, & Conflict Management

o Problem Solving Ability and Decision making

o Goal Achievement

o Resiliency, Flexibility

o Conceptual thinking

o Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can

do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than

yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right

people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the

future.

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.

he physical demands described within the Day in the Life 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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