Engineering Program Manager

Medtronic•Plymouth, MN

6d•$142,400 - $213,600•Hybrid

About The Position

This Engineering Program Manager role is responsible for leading high-impact quality improvement initiatives across the PVH business. This role will lead complex, cross-functional efforts designed to improve product quality, compliance, operational performance, customer experience, and business outcomes. The role serves as a key integrator across functions including Research & Development, Quality (Operating Unit, Ops and Supplier), Manufacturing Engineering and Regulatory Affairs. This position requires an experienced leader capable of influencing without direct authority, driving execution across matrixed organizations, managing strategic initiatives, and effectively communicating progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership. U.S. Candidates: This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full-time onsite.

Requirements

Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR 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.
U.S. work authorization

Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross-functional quality improvement programs across the product lifecycle, manufacturing operations, supplier network, and quality management system
Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, resource requirements, timelines, and risk mitigation plans
Apply structured problem-solving, continuous improvement, and risk management methodologies to drive sustainable results
Ensure projects deliver measurable improvements in quality performance, compliance, efficiency, and customer outcomes
Identify and remove barriers to execution through collaboration with functional leaders and key stakeholders
Establish mechanisms for tracking and reporting project performance, benefits realization, and organizational impact
Lead the development, deployment, and execution of the Peripheral Vascular Health Operating Unit Quality DOTM (design output traceability matrix) and Manufacturing Risk Reduction Programs within the PVH manufacturing sites (Plymouth MN, Tijuana Mexico, Orange County CA, Galway Ireland and external contract manufacturers)
Drive implementation of the Peripheral Vascular Health Operating Unit’s artificial intelligence strategic program through an external vendor, Axion Ray. Led deployment, governance, and tactical execution of AI integration in the PVH OU and PVH manufacturing sites.
Partner with Quality leadership and Operating Unit leadership to translate business priorities into actionable quality objectives and improvement initiatives
Monitor progress against strategic objectives and proactively identify opportunities to enhance organizational performance
Prepare and deliver executive-level project updates, strategic reviews, and recommendations to Quality leadership and Operating Unit leadership
Develop concise executive communications that clearly articulate project status, risks, mitigation plans, and expected outcomes
Escalate critical risks and issues appropriately while recommending actionable solutions
Champion a culture of quality excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Drive adoption of quality best practices and standardized improvement methodologies
Support organizational change management efforts associated with quality transformation initiatives