What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Engineering Program Manager position at Medtronic?
The preferred working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work remotely within the US (United States) or onsite at another US-based Medtronic facility.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to lead the implementation of our Digital Transformation Live Link platform with experience executing global at scale deployments. This role will be accountable for controlling, and leading the projects within the Live Link program, specifically deploying digital solutions across our Medtronic Plant Network. Must be able to work and foster One team spirit in matrixed organization and with multiple vendors. This position is strategic in nature and will be expected to regularly interact with and influence senior and executive leadership on many topics to drive critical decision-making and successful outcome.
This role ensures alignment between top-down strategies / vision and bottom-up comprehensive integrated planning/roadmap and oversee delivery excellence by partnering with both Medtronic internal stakeholders and external partners.
The Program Manager is accountable for overseeing, mobilizing, and directing the program teams and partnering with external partner(s) through all phases of the program to achieve KPIs (Key Performance Indicator), including on-time, on-budget and within scope and all required program deliverables, This role will hold self and others accountable by enforcing governance, defining accountability mechanisms for delivery excellence and improving transparency by reporting out accurate and timely program status with focus on mitigating risks, resolving issues, and managing change impacts to avoid disruption.
We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level. We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader — that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.
Our space, the medical device and healthcare industry, is rapidly changing. It always has been that way. You’ll always have new challenges pursuing ideas that are exciting and innovative to deliver with excellence. Think critically about healthcare problems and/or opportunities to advance science faster than others.
Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.
We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. To learn more, we invite you to visit www.benefits.medtronic.com
Join us for a career in Digital Transformation that changes lives. Be part of work that matters. 75 million patients had their health improved by our products last year. A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
· Development of scope of work, project plans, schedules, forecasts, budgets, and operating mechanisms for your projects.
· 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 implementation process in coordination with Agile Scrum Masters and cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing digital solutions that are part of Live Link product platform.
· Organizes the coordination of activities across internal functions, outside suppliers, and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
· Assesses and oversees all resource planning efforts to maximize utilization.
· Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
· Monitors the project from initiation through delivery; reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
· Lead project communications – project strategy report, budget reports, progress report, communication on changes to project plan, organize reporting, plan meetings, provide updates to different levels of management (manufacturing site leadership team, other Program Managers, and upper management).
· Manage and report on capital, expense, budgetary forecasting, and savings portfolio for Live Link Program
· Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
· May need to travel (<25%), depending on project implementation needs, to different manufacturing locations.
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. Learn more about our benefits here.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
· Autonomy: Manages large team which would typically consist of both experienced professionals and managers. Turns the department strategy into a reality by developing, communicating, and implementing program plans to achieve business results. Receives assignments in objective oriented terms; has latitude to reinterpret objectives.
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- Performs work without appreciable direction and composure under pressure.
- Experience leading large projects involving integration of hardware/software solutions in Operations/manufacturing plants.
- Performs work without appreciable direction and composure under pressure.
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o Exceptional communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex and “technical speak” into business terminology and collaborate across matrixed team.
o Strong situational leadership and people management skills with strong emotional intelligence
o Experience working with Agile methodologies, with a focus on delivering software quickly and efficiently.
· Organizational Impact: Initiates programs or projects based on identified business and / or tactical needs. Decisions impact projects or operations, affect the deadlines, resources, and funds, and the achievement of organizational objectives. Typically has budget or P&L accountability for a department, function or geography.
o Demonstrated ability to drive changes, foster innovation, and adapt to evolving business needs and technologies.
o Excellent decision-making skills - ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments - makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.
o Experience in Identifying risks and implementing risk mitigations into project plans as well as project schedule recovery planning and execution.
o Proven track record of successfully leading and managing matrixed teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
· Innovation and Complexity: Develops new objectives, new operating policies, products, processes, and standards in support of the job function strategy. Problems and issues faced are complex, difficult, and undefined, and require detailed information.
o Work independently, be self-motivating, and act as a change agent to deploy change management/culture change.
o Proven experience deploying solutions at scale to multiple manufacturing sites that involve integration of hardware/software solutions.
o Proven experience in change management, risk management and embedding Project Management disciplines and governance in an organization.
o Experience working in a medical device/ regulated / FDA (Food and Drug Administration) environment.
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 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)
