Principal Project Management Specialist

Medtronic • Lafayette, CO

3d • $145,600 - $218,400 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Manager within the Released Product Management (RPM) division, you will be steering the course to meet business needs while upholding design intent in the Core Surgical Innovations Business Unit. This pivotal role will see you harmonizing and coordinating various initiatives within the RPM program. In close collaboration with Project Management, Released Product Engineering, Research & Development, Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional domains, you will drive the delivery of projects to our valued patients and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, with preference for degrees in business, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant project management experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex, strategic programs.
• 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

• Proven experience leading large-scale programs with a focus on strategic decision-making, resource management, and long-term business planning, particularly in the context of product lifecycle or sustaining engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in environments of uncertainty and change, with the capability to define clear paths forward, set strategic priorities, and drive results despite unclear or evolving circumstances.
• Direct experience in sustaining engineering or released product management, with a strong understanding of post-launch product support, lifecycle management, and addressing compliance or quality challenges.
• Strong influence management skills, capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders at all levels to build consensus and alignment.
• Ability to analyze complex business situations, synthesize information, and apply insights to develop program strategies, financial forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Experience driving organizational change, managing transitions, and navigating the impacts of industry, market, or technology shifts on ongoing programs.
• Experience working across global teams and matrixed organizations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for complex, high-impact programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, long-term business strategy, and cross-functional priorities.
• Lead multiple high-level programs where goals, resources, and conditions may be unclear or subject to change. Make well-informed decisions amidst ambiguity and drive clarity through leadership, prioritization, and resource alignment.
• Play a critical role in sustaining engineering or released product management by driving post-launch product support and optimization initiatives. Ensure products remain competitive and compliant through continuous improvement, lifecycle management, and addressing evolving customer or regulatory needs.
• Act as a strategic liaison between cross-functional teams, including Released Product Management, Sustaining Engineering, R&D, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs. Foster strong collaboration to support ongoing product maintenance, product quality improvements, and compliance updates.
• Manage the lifecycle of complex, cross-departmental projects, including new product initiatives, sustainability efforts, and product lifecycle management. Maintain a flexible approach to project execution, adapting strategies as necessary to accommodate evolving business needs or shifting priorities, with a strong focus on sustaining product integrity.
• Proactively identify potential risks, resource gaps, and organizational bottlenecks, particularly in the context of sustaining existing products. Develop risk mitigation plans and contingency strategies to address challenges while maintaining momentum and focus on key strategic objectives.
• Regularly communicate program status, milestones, and challenges to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Leverage storytelling and data-driven insights to advocate for strategic adjustments, resource allocation, and decision-making that align with long-term goals.
• Identify and act on opportunities to optimize program outcomes with a particular focus on Released Product Management or Sustaining Engineering projects. Use data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide decisions and ensure measurable improvements in product reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• 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: Principal