Director of Operations, PLM - NMPH - Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Medtronic • Fridley, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Guided by our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. As Director of Operations, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM), you will have a high visibility, high-impact role leading post-market program management functions across both operating units. This role will oversee a team of project and program managers focused on driving changes to commercialized products to ensure supply continuity, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and other business-driven priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with minimum of 10 years of experience in PMO, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality or Supply Chain and 7+ years of People Management experience, OR advance degree in Engineering with minimum of 8 years of experience in PMO, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality or Supply Chain and 7+ years of People Management experience.
• Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment (for roles below Principal level).

Nice To Haves

• Advance degree in Engineering and/or MBA is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or product development within a regulated medical device environment
• Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution processes
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, delivering results through others while effectively managing diverse stakeholder relationships
• Experience managing engineering or project management teams
• Demonstrated success leading senior stakeholders and large-scale, global projects within high-performing, matrixed organizations
• Strong project management expertise, including deep knowledge of process design and project planning best practices
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, with the ability to influence without authority and drive meaningful change
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex, systemic challenges in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Solid business acumen, with a mindset focused on what is best for the organization as a whole
• Highly effective collaborator, able to navigate and succeed within a matrixed organization
• Skilled in leading and navigating complex negotiations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 20 project and program managers, including assignment of work, coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Define and execute the strategic vision for post-market project and program management, building a best-in-class organization
• Drive long-term talent development and succession planning initiatives
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional post-market programs
• Partner with business unit and functional leaders to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized, resourced, and aligned to business commitments
• Lead development of post-launch strategies, including geographic expansion, market entry, labeling, and local compliance requirements
• Manage a portfolio of investments aligned to AOP targets while delivering project outcomes
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance
• Act as the primary liaison between operating units and GOSC for project intake, funding decisions, resourcing, and execution
• Ensure all marketed products maintain compliance with global regulatory standards; partner closely with Regulatory Affairs and Quality to mitigate risks and implement corrective actions
• Establish and manage phase-gate processes for post-market programs
• Oversee intake and prioritization of new project requests
• Lead or support governance forums related to released products
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address challenges related to product continuity, funding, execution, and staffing
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to ensure business needs are effectively met

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
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director