Business Process Program Manager - Digital (Plymouth, MN)
About The Position
The Business Process Program Manager – Digital leads enterprise‑critical digital initiatives at Medtronic’s Nathan Lane Manufacturing site in Plymouth, MN. This role involves leading the pilot and deployment of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), requiring close partnership with Medtronic’s Operations Innovation team and collaboration across Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT. The goal is to deliver a scalable, integrated solution that connects shop‑floor execution with enterprise systems like SAP. This position demands a leader capable of bridging manufacturing, digital technology, and people to drive adoption, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve sustainable business impact. Medtronic emphasizes putting patients first through bold ideas and decisive action. In-person collaboration is highly valued, with a 5-day-a-week onsite work model to foster professional growth and cross-functional teamwork.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading MES deployments with a strong program or project management foundation in manufacturing and digital transformation
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes within regulated environments
- Proven execution mindset with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to bridge technical and operational teams
- Ability to influence, align, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels
- Hands‑on experience with Critical Manufacturing MES or similar enterprise platforms
- MES–ERP integration experience (SAP strongly preferred)
- PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end MES deployment in a highly regulated, high‑volume manufacturing environment
- Partner with Operations Innovation, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and IT to deliver scalable digital solutions
- Integrate MES shop‑floor execution with SAP, Quality systems, and other digital tools
- Drive cross‑functional execution, managing scope, timelines, and dependencies
- Lead change management, including stakeholder alignment, training, and adoption
- Enable a scalable digital manufacturing foundation for analytics and AI
- Plan and lead other Operations or Quality System changes or updates within specified timelines and budget requirements
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
