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A Day in the Life

Medtronic Surgical is looking for a Sr. PD PMO Director – Post-Market Development. As a key member of the Transformation and Program Management Office (TPMO) leadership team, you will lead all Program Management Office activities for the Post-Market Development group in the Surgical PMO Center of Excellence (COE). The successful candidate will guide a team of project and program managers tasked with leading design change, cost down, compliance, supply continuity, and other applicable post-market projects for the $6B+ portfolio of Surgical products.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.  This position can reside in Lafayette, CO; North Haven, CT; Boston, MA; or Minneapolis, MN

This high-visibility PMO leader will facilitate collaboration across the Surgical OU development functions, COE’s, and cross-organizational partners to effectively leverage our broad and diverse engineering talent. The Post-Market Development PMO team and leader are tasked with the following:

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Program Management team, lifting the performance of our Project and Program Managers such that they become recognized leaders within Medtronic and respected in program leadership.
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for post-market activities, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Drive multi-year talent development and succession planning within the Program Management function.
• Partner with Business Unit Portfolio Leaders, Global Operations and Supply Chain (GOSC) teams, and Functional/COE leaders to ensure project teams are effectively staffed and managing risk as required to deliver on business commitments.

Post-Market Product Development:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional post-market projects and programs.
• Manage PMO and project budgets/resources across the COE’s and key post-market programs using resource management software and associated methodologies
• Released Products Management (RPM): Oversee lifecycle management of released products, including product enhancements, issue resolution, and end-of-life strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Product Compliance: Ensure all released products meet global regulatory and compliance standards throughout their lifecycle. Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Quality teams to proactively address compliance risks and implement corrective actions.
• Commercial Expansion: Support and lead post-market activities to enable commercial growth in new and existing markets. Develop and manage post-launch plans for product expansion, including market entry strategies, labeling, and localized compliance.

Governance:

• Maximize the effectiveness of project intake for Released Products Management (RPM), and ensure all projects are managed within the business’ project delivery framework.
• Lead key released product governance forums for the OU, such as the RPM boards for each Business Unit
• Quantify broad organizational risk for the Surgical portfolio across various projects and functions. Dynamically propose and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects stay on schedule and product supply remains stable.
• Roll up portfolio metrics for the Surgical business to enable strategic business decisions based on current released product risk.

Collaboration & Partnership:

• Partner with other key leaders in PMO to deploy Medtronic initiatives (DRM, Quality Initiatives, Process Excellence, etc.) across the product development lifecycle
• Ensure alignment of released project teams and execution strategies across the Surgical Business Unit with the broader Surgical portfolio strategy.

• Collaborate closely with other R&D COE teams (RPE, Development, Systems, etc.) and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are appropriately staffed and running efficiently.
• Support Transformation initiatives across the Surgical OU to improve execution and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant  experience (PMO, R&D, Engineering) with 10+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum 13 years of relevant experience (PMO, R&D, Engineering) and 10+ years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others, managing diverse relationships and inspiring others.
• Exceptional project management skills; knowledge of process and project planning best practices.
• Strong track record of leading complex projects requiring strong influence management skills and willingness and ability to institute change.
• Business acumen; ability to think from an overall “best for the business” perspective
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills - able to adapt communication style to varied audiences and stakeholder groups. 
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated success in complex negotiations.

Nice to Have

• The ideal candidate will be an expert in areas of continuous improvement and change management expertise.
• Advanced Degree in engineering or scientific discipline or an MBA
• DRM, Lean Leader, or Six Sigma certification
• Program Management Qualification: PMP Certification
• Medical device product development and operations experience

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. 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.

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):$225,600.00 - $338,400.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

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.

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