Principal PD Project Analyst, PMO - PH - Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Medtronic • Fridley, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 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 In this role as a Principal PD Project Analyst within the Medtronic Pelvic Health & Neuromodulation Project Management Office (PMO), you will oversee the operational and analytical aspects of the entire lifecycle of product development programs across multiple businesses and servicing various business needs. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support initiatives such as pre- and post-market commercialization program planning & execution, process improvements, lifecycle management, productivity programs, and compliance-driven projects. We are seeking a self-starting team member who is detail-oriented, analytical, organized, confident, and an effective communicator, with a passion for driving clarity and enabling teams to deliver results. Careers That Change Lives At Medtronic, your work matters deeply. Every day, we advance our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—and your contributions directly support programs that improve patients’ lives around the world. Within the PMO, you will be part of a high impact team that ensures effective planning, execution, and delivery of critical business initiatives. You will help drive operational excellence, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and ensure projects are positioned for success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want a career where the outcome of your work can truly change lives, Medtronic offers unmatched purpose, growth, and opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD with minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of relevant project coordination, project analysis, or PMO experience.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, cross functional environment.
• Experience in medical device or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with design controls, quality systems, and governance workflows.
• Experience with Planview, Power BI, or other portfolio management tools.
• PMP/CAPM/Agile certification.
• Experience leading or influencing cross functional teams.
• Strength in executive level reporting and dashboard development.

Responsibilities

• Drive project and program planning, monitoring & control, and execution in alignment with established project management principles
• Contribute to PMO process improvements, tools, and reporting enhancements.
• Support project governance activities in alignment with and established product development process (PDP) which governs the entire lifecycle of our new product introduction programs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on scope, deliverables, and priorities.
• Lead or support cross-functional project meetings, including agenda preparation, facilitation, tracking actions, and documenting decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Serve as a facilitator in resource deployment through deep knowledge of functional plans, inter-dependencies and resource demand
• Monitor project progress, escalate issues, and assist with mitigation and recovery planning.
• Prepare clear, leadership-ready reports, dashboards, and status updates.
• Be comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization including peer-to-peer interactions within the PMO, in project and program team setting, to functional stakeholders, and executive management.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees