PMO Manager, Material Reinvent Program

Solventum•Maplewood, MN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. As the PMO Manager of the Material Reinvent Program, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Our projects are at the forefront of medical device technology, focusing particularly on the use and integration of adhesives, chemicals and materials. Your role will be pivotal in steering these projects towards success, making a significant impact in the medical field. Previous experience in medical devices, particularly with adhesives and chemicals, is highly regarded.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Minimum 3 years of experience with medical devices and FDA/ISO requirements.
Supervisory experience
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
Ability to influence including clarifying risks and opportunities with stakeholders.
Experience leading global cross-functional teams.
Microsoft Office and Project proficient
Experience with New Product Introduction Process and Executing Gate Reviews, or other Phase-Gate Process
New product development or product life cycle maintenance such as product engineering experience a plus
Experience in chemicals, polymers and adhesives a plus.
Experience in manufacturing transfer to external manufacturing a plus

Responsibilities

Manages a team of Program and Project Managers responsible for driving the supply continuity strategy following the separation from 3M.
Partners with the Program Executive to translate strategic direction into a coordinated portfolio of projects that secure supply independence and operational stability.
Provides leadership, guidance, and prioritization across multiple cross-functional initiatives.
Ensures alignment of project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources with overall program objectives and business priorities.
Develops, establishes and enforces project management standards, tools, and governance processes to ensure consistent execution, transparency, and accountability across all projects within the portfolio.
Works closely with functional, technical, and manufacturing leaders to evaluate alternative technologies, materials, and supply solutions.
Balances business risk, cost, and performance to enable sound decision-making.
Monitors program performance and proactively identifies risks, interdependencies, and bottlenecks.
Leads structured problem-solving and course corrections to ensure delivery of key milestones and program outcomes.
Serves as the key communication bridge between project teams and executive leadership, ensuring that priorities, risks, and decisions are clearly articulated and acted upon.
Builds and develops a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Coaches and mentors project leaders to strengthen organizational capability and readiness for future challenges.
Demonstrates agility and commitment to program success, remaining available to support escalation, critical issue resolution, or urgent program needs as required to sustain supply continuity.
Willingness to be on-call as needed to address critical project issues or emergencies.