Global Supply Chain Program Manager

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 95,000 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.

About the role

As a Global Supply Chain Planning Program Manager, you will lead enterprise-wide supply chain transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on phase-in/phase-out programs, EU MDR activities, supply planning optimization, and cross-functional program execution. This role is based at Medtronic's headquarters in Minneapolis, MN or in Lafayette, CO, and requires onsite presence four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute global supply chain transformation programs that improve service, reduce costs, and align with business strategy.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to solve complex operational challenges and drive measurable improvements.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, including charters, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation.
• Drive change management efforts, assess organizational readiness, and support stakeholder adoption of new processes.
• Partner and influence cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, IT, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing, Distribution, and Customer Service.
• Oversee key supply chain planning and logistics activities, including procurement, inventory management, production planning, outsourcing, and distribution.
• Develop and implement integrated processes, policies, and material control systems that improve efficiency, streamline operations, and support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years’ experience in supply planning, or advanced degree with 3+ years’ experience in supply planning.
• Experience in one or more of the following: SAP, Blue Yonder, Power BI.
• 3+ years in program/project management execution.
• 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

• Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive organizational change across complex, cross-functional environments.
• Strong project management and process improvement expertise, including proficiency with project management tools and Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions and proactively remove obstacles.
• Self-directed professional with experience managing competing priorities, adapting to change, and supporting global network design and supply chain implementation projects.

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: The employee is regularly required to be independently mobile and interact with a computer, as well as 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. 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. locations (excluding Puerto Rico) are $100,800.00 - $151,200.00 USD. 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 and 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. Some benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.