PD Program Manager NMPH Rice CreekFridley, MN (Onsite)
Fridley, MN - USA
Job Summary
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life. Our 95000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72 million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose growth and impact.
Located at Medtronics location in Rice Creek/Fridley MN this role is onsite four days per week and requires <10% travel.
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As a PD Program Manager you will lead complex cross-functional programs within the Neuromodulation (NM) and Pelvic Health (PH) Product Lifecycle Management this role you will drive strategic initiatives across the released product portfolio including regulatory compliance remediation (such as MDR) manufacturing capacity expansion product design enhancements supply continuity efforts and other business-critical programs that support patients and healthcare providers worldwide.
You will work with a diverse portfolio of technologies including implantable and external neurostimulators implantable infusion pumps leads catheters software programming applications and device recharge and programming systems.
Success in this role requires strong leadership collaboration and execution skills. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders across R&D Regulatory Affairs Quality Operations Supply Chain Manufacturing Biocompatibility Sterilization and other functions to align priorities manage risks and deliver program objectives. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading complex multi-site programs in a highly matrixed environment and combines technical expertise business acumen and program management excellence with a strong understanding of medical device development and operations.
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 projects key stakeholders.
Communicates with stakeholders obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems.
Minimum Requirements (Must Haves):
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technical field with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
OR Advance degree in Business Engineering or Technical field with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have:
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
3 years of experience leading projects programs and/or people in a cross-functional environment.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt PMP or other project management certifications preferred.
Experience leading complex regulatory compliance initiatives including MDR remediation programs.
Demonstrated experience in the design development and/or manufacturing of medical devices.
Working knowledge of regulatory submissions and global regulatory requirements including FDA 510(k) and PMA processes.
Experience operating within Quality Management Systems (QMS) with a strong understanding of Design History Files (DHF) Device Master Records (DMR) and design control requirements.
Knowledge of applicable medical device standards and regulations including IEC 60601 IEC 62304 ISO 14971 and ISO 13485.
Strong critical thinking analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges.
Ability to interpret technical data engineering reports and statistical analyses to support informed decision-making.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a highly matrixed organization and drive results through cross-functional teams.
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. 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.
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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.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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.
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