Principal Business Process Project Management Specialist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Jun 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

Our space the medical device and healthcare industry is rapidly changing. It always has been that way. With remote monitoring wearables robotics AR/VR telemedicine and much more agility and responsiveness are key to our success. Experience what its like to work at a company with an exciting product pipeline full of patented inventions driving innovation in the healthcare space.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Project Manager to join our dynamic Portfolio Optimization team within the Core Surgical Innovations group. The Portfolio Optimization team within CSI has responsibility for Integrated Business Planning Long Range Planning Product Lifecycle Management and other Special Projects as needs arise. The Principal BP Project Management Specialist will play a crucial role in executing Product Lifecycle Management projects to support our commercial strategies as well as taking on the leadership of other special projects as required. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project management from initiation to completion ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time within budget and with minimal risk. This is a highly visible role within the Core Surgical Innovations business communication skills are critical as this role will interact with all levels of the organization as well as driving cross functional teams.

This is an onsite role and can be located at one of our main Surgical campuses (North Haven CT Mounds View MN Boston Massachusetts or Lafayette CO).

Product Lifecycle Management Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of product phase out activity working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure key deliverables are met to achieve phase out targets.
• Liaise with commercial leads to understand the end to end lifecycle strategy for a portfolio and then execute the phase out activity for identified products.
• The phase out activity includes coordinating with manufacturing on last time builds assessing scrap risk working on regional last time build allocation and consumption plans etc.
• Collaborate with Cross functional teams to ensure full phase out activity is complete both physically and in the system.

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope budget timelines and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate project activities and deliverables across cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with project objectives and priorities.
• Monitor project progress and performance proactively identifying and mitigating any issues or risks that may arise.

Additional responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Leads or leverages cross functional teams to evaluate develop and manage projects for key business processes.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.
• 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 key stakeholders.
• Cultivate a broad understanding of Medtronics Core Surgical Innovations business leveraging this knowledge to drive project success.

Qualifications

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading projects/ programs or supporting a business with process improvements or Supply Chain planning / program management experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years listed experience

Nice to Have

• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification
• Experience with surgical technology or other medical devices
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects including scope budget timelines and risk management
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Strong Excel and data management skills with the ability to build and maintain accurate spreadsheets validate data and produce clear actionable reports. (e.g. complex formulas pivot tables lookups charts)
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner up to all levels of the organization
• Experience working with cross functional global teams
• Experience in Supply Chain Commercial or Engineering projects

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful 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 lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$116000.00 - $174000.00

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 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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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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