Digital Transformation Program Manager – Manufacturing

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 25 Aug 2026.

About the role

The Digital Transformation Program Manager - Manufacturing leads enterprise-critical digital initiatives at Medtronic's Nathan Lane Manufacturing site in Plymouth, MN—a high-volume, highly regulated operation producing life-saving medical devices. In this role, you will lead the pilot and deployment of digital manufacturing solutions, including a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and advanced manufacturing analytics. You will help drive the site's digital transformation strategy by delivering scalable, integrated solutions that connect shop-floor execution, business processes, and enterprise systems such as SAP. This role goes beyond program coordination; it requires a leader who can bridge manufacturing operations, digital technologies, business processes, and people—driving adoption, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering sustainable business impact.

In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working 5 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end digital manufacturing initiatives, including MES and related digital solutions, in a highly regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Implement and integrate MES with shop-floor systems, SAP, quality systems, and other enterprise applications to enable seamless data flow and operational visibility.
• Plan and execute digital manufacturing projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and compliance requirements.
• Lead change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, user adoption, and sustainment.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT to support the site's digital transformation roadmap and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop a scalable digital manufacturing foundation that enables real-time visibility, advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives within a regulated industry.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading digital manufacturing and MES initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional technology projects and system implementations.
• Knowledge of MES, SAP, Quality Systems, and shop-floor automation integration.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and regulatory requirements in a regulated industry.
• Experience driving change management, including stakeholder engagement, training, and user adoption.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and align teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

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.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) locations: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00. 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.

Benefits

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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)
• 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.