PD Project Management Specialist - Onsite
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.
About the role
As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. The Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. This position is remote to enhance cross-functional collaboration and will require some travel.
Responsibilities
- Own Operations activities and deliverables in product planning and execution, including overall value stream development from technology through market release.
- Lead the manufacturing and supply chain schedule risk burn-down.
- Define and meet operations objectives for NPI programs: COGS (Labor, Burden, Material, Scrap), Cycle Time, Capacity, First Run Yield, Cum Yield, Process Ppk, etc.
- Manage one or more developed or mature programs with well-defined program plans and delivery methodologies.
- Lead cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Category Management, Sourcing, Contract Manufacturers/OEM, Supplier Quality) through the product development process to ensure successful completion of projects and business goals.
- Provide tactical and operational leadership and coaching.
- Develop, communicate, and document project strategies and plans, including operations budget and detailed schedule creation and maintenance.
- Champion and document the Voice of Operations.
- Ensure the quality policy/system is planned, understood, implemented, and maintained.
- Oversee Operations aspects of Quality System Compliance, Design History File, and Regulatory Submissions documentation.
- Coordinate Development builds and ensure alignment between operations and the core team.
- Champion manufacturing strategy and sourcing strategy for the program.
- Lead decision-making for facility locations, make-buy decisions, and business continuity.
- Ensure Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) is consistently and rigorously applied.
- Facilitate launch build planning, capacity planning, execution, and Commercialization Readiness activities.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- For degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
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 and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance and Long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account and Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
- Simple Steps (global well-being program).
- Incentive plans, including the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match.
- Paid time off and Paid holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 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).
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time (as required by state law) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Pay
Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico): $91,200.00 – $136,800.00 (USD). The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.