Innovation Delivery Core Team Leader -CTL

Medtronic•Mounds View, MN

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jan 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life The ACM OU is committed to excellence in innovation and commercialization to pursue our vision and long-term business growth. The ACM OU R&D organization is refining its product delivery, innovation, and commercialization approach to enable product leadership across all segments of our product portfolio. This will require enhancing our innovation processes, refining our design and delivery approaches to deliver an integrated and comprehensive portfolio that enables product development excellence across ACM. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result — and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. This role is based out of Lafayette, CO (we may consider Mounds View, MN for the right talent). Innovation Delivery Core Team Leader -CTL is accountable to deliver an integrated & comprehensive program & project management capability across the Franchise. As a CTL for Perioperative Franchise, this leader will be accountable for delivery execution of a portfolio that contributes roughly ~$ 400M in revenue for the ACM OU. The CTL will bring focus to delivery of business outcomes that are aligned with the ACM business strategy. Product portfolio includes focus areas around hemodynamic monitoring and depth of sedation inclusive of BIS, INVOS, McGrath Mac, Temperature blankets and probes and 2 distribution deals This leader is accountable for all aspects of the Core Team programs(s), including the formation of high-performance teams that are adept at franchise portfolio planning and execution for the predictable delivery of reliable solutions for commercial release. This role also plays a significant partnering role in mentoring and developing Core Team Members so that they operate as an effective cross-functional team. They are the primary champion for overcoming barriers, driving decisions, and creating a culture of empowerment in the broader organization. Business Leadership Responsible for a successful delivery of business aligned portfolio of products and solutions by: Acting as a strategic partner for franchise marketing leadership, R&D technology & product development leadership, and cross functional leadership teams Accountable for delivery of product portfolio and works very closely with responsible NPD PMO, RPE PMO and Commercialization PMO to meet the timeline, revenue and margin expectations of the operational roadmap Owns portfolio-program-project roadmap. Sets franchise budget over strategic planning (strat plan) period and annual operating plan (AOP). Leads active franchise management: facilitating decision making within delegation of authority (DOA). Accountable for Portfolio optimization, business goal alignment, value alignment and program selection Effectively leveraging product program management and Core Teams(s) as the primary vehicle for working in a project-centric, cross-functional matrix. Best Practice Process Leader - Champion DRM practices and drive the collection of high-quality VOX input to define solutions that optimize business outcomes. Setting objectives, timelines, milestones, budgets across the full Franchise POI. Stakeholder Management - Accountable for all Core Team communications with key sponsors and stakeholders. Project governance voting member for Innovation Delivery (stewardship, steering, etc..) Program Leadership Accountable for the formation of high-performance, cross-functional Core Teams Accountable for ensuring that Core Team(s) are focused on predictability through rigorous planning and execution of project baselines including scope, cost, schedule, resources, risk, and quality. Accountable for providing leadership on key project decisions surrounding change control, trade-off’s, etc. - arbitrate and resolve escalated issues. Accountable for championing resource management discussions with functional organizations to ensure that all Core Teams are staffed to be successful. Accountable for ensuring that the Core Team(s) achieve contracted commitments and performance metrics. Accountable for the development and execution of market commercialization plans and releases to all markets that are in scope. Customer Focus and Market Awareness Ensure familiarity with global market needs by regular cadence of engagements with customers and Marketing counterparts. These include regular conference calls, participation in Regional Marketing activities, sales ride-along, attendance at key trade shows & seminars, etc. Understand the main enterprise competitors and market trends. Talent Development Leadership Leverage the talents of individual Core Team Members through role definitions within the team. Mentor and coach Core Team Members as part of a cross-functional partnership with functional organizations to build a sustainable pipeline of talent. Create and cultivate an empowered culture where Core Team Members are encouraged to think critically and make decisions – build competency and capability across the core team. Serves as key member of the Innovation Delivery leadership team and extended Research & Development leadership team. Program Management Career Stream Program Managers and Directors focus on tactical, operational activities for a major program with broad or ongoing impact. Levels within the program management career stream typically accomplish program objectives through matrixed employee teams and / or vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead. Most of the time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing program/team performance, communicating project and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of program team members. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of program team members. Differentiating Factors Autonomy: Manages multiple major, strategic programs and initiatives across the organization that require strong influence outside of immediate program stakeholders. Is accountable for overall program portfolio success. Assesses business strategy and recommends new programs or program changes. Organizational Impact: Establishes program portfolio objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets for multiple interconnected programs. Identifies business need and establishes new policies and procedures that affect program management. Has budget accountability for one or more strategic programs. Program decisions are made independently with strategic or costly decisions recommended to higher level management. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are complex, undefined and impact multiple businesses, functions, or programs, where information is typically difficult to obtain and extensive investigation to understand the root cause of problems is required. Responsible for changing or improving upon entire processes or systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills. Communication and Influence: Communicates and conducts briefings with senior or executive leadership regarding new strategic program proposals and critical program outcomes. Serves as principal spokesperson for multiple programs, interacting with leaders and executives on highly significant matters. Influences across functions, businesses and with external stakeholders to gain support of strategic programs where there are competing objectives and perspectives. Leadership and Talent Management: Leads a matrixed large unit that typically includes multiple teams led by Program Managers and/or vendors. Approves tasks and schedule necessary for successful program execution. Limited responsibility for hire or fire decisions and people management.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 15 years of experience leading cross department project teams with 10+ years of advanced management and leadership knowledge, or Advanced Degree with a minimum 13 years experience, minimum of 10 years of managerial experience
Requires advanced management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple functions.
Typically has mastery within a specific technical or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines.
Has proven experience of marketing and/or commercial best practices.
Knowledge of portfolio management and good understanding of portfolio strategic decisions
Demonstrated executive leadership presence.
Executive level presentations with business cases and financial models that demonstrate investment value in critical areas of opportunity.
Proven oral and written communication skills.
Effective communication skill with ability to explain complex concepts simply to senior leadership.
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
Financial acumen

Nice To Haves

Medical Device industry experience- knowledge of new product development, DRM, clinical trial management, quality systems, global regulatory experience.
Experience developing solutions for clinicians.
Advanced degree such as MS, MBA, with strong financial acumen
Knowledge of patient safety, quality, clinical research, strategic planning.
Strong “influence management” skill set demonstrated in a corporate environment
Demonstrated success in effectively managing teams, executing on projects, and communicating expectations.
Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively in a diverse, global, matrixed organization.
Knowledgeable of U.S. Food and Drug Law and WW regulatory, device safety and/or regulatory/clinical research
Candidate must be highly motivated, goal driven, customer-focused, have a high energy level, and strong work ethic.
Must be able to think strategically without losing sight of the details and act tactically to achieve desired results.
Typically has mastery within a specific technical or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines.
Has proven experience of marketing and/or commercial best practices.
Knowledge of portfolio management and good understanding of portfolio strategic decisions
Demonstrated executive leadership presence.
Executive level presentations with business cases and financial models that demonstrate investment value in critical areas of opportunity.
Proven oral and written communication skills.
Effective communication skill with ability to explain complex concepts simply to senior leadership.
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
Financial acumen

Responsibilities

Acting as a strategic partner for franchise marketing leadership, R&D technology & product development leadership, and cross functional leadership teams
Accountable for delivery of product portfolio and works very closely with responsible NPD PMO, RPE PMO and Commercialization PMO to meet the timeline, revenue and margin expectations of the operational roadmap
Owns portfolio-program-project roadmap.
Sets franchise budget over strategic planning (strat plan) period and annual operating plan (AOP).
Leads active franchise management: facilitating decision making within delegation of authority (DOA).
Accountable for Portfolio optimization, business goal alignment, value alignment and program selection
Effectively leveraging product program management and Core Teams(s) as the primary vehicle for working in a project-centric, cross-functional matrix.
Champion DRM practices and drive the collection of high-quality VOX input to define solutions that optimize business outcomes.
Setting objectives, timelines, milestones, budgets across the full Franchise POI.
Accountable for all Core Team communications with key sponsors and stakeholders.
Project governance voting member for Innovation Delivery (stewardship, steering, etc..)
Accountable for the formation of high-performance, cross-functional Core Teams
Accountable for ensuring that Core Team(s) are focused on predictability through rigorous planning and execution of project baselines including scope, cost, schedule, resources, risk, and quality.
Accountable for providing leadership on key project decisions surrounding change control, trade-off’s, etc. - arbitrate and resolve escalated issues.
Accountable for championing resource management discussions with functional organizations to ensure that all Core Teams are staffed to be successful.
Accountable for ensuring that the Core Team(s) achieve contracted commitments and performance metrics.
Accountable for the development and execution of market commercialization plans and releases to all markets that are in scope.
Ensure familiarity with global market needs by regular cadence of engagements with customers and Marketing counterparts.
These include regular conference calls, participation in Regional Marketing activities, sales ride-along, attendance at key trade shows & seminars, etc.
Understand the main enterprise competitors and market trends.
Leverage the talents of individual Core Team Members through role definitions within the team.
Mentor and coach Core Team Members as part of a cross-functional partnership with functional organizations to build a sustainable pipeline of talent.
Create and cultivate an empowered culture where Core Team Members are encouraged to think critically and make decisions – build competency and capability across the core team.
Serves as key member of the Innovation Delivery leadership team and extended Research & Development leadership team.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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, and 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

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