Product Development Program Director - CRM

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Integrated Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. We are comprised of three businesses: Cardiac Pacing Therapies, Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services, and Defibrillation Solutions. We put people first in all we do. We remain on the leading edge of innovation to ensure that we treat more people. We excel in how we operate to deliver the best experiences for people who touch our therapies. The Cardiac Rhythm Management R&D PMO is looking for a Product Development Program Director to lead the development of the next generation Active Implantable Medical Device program on a CRM Core Team. The Director provides the critical Program Management expertise to enable crisp execution in a cross-functional matrixed environment, encompassing Design, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Operations, and Quality. 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. This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) unit. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working on-site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, math or a technical discipline and minimum of 10 years of work experience with 7 years of managerial experience OR advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, math with 7 years of managerial experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of project management principles, practices, and tools.
PMP certification preferred.
Demonstrated strong business acumen and strategic planning.
Ability to think and act from an overall “best for the business” perspective.
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening) with all levels of the organization. This includes the ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information tactfully, and to present information to cross functional audiences and management confidently.
Strong interpersonal, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills, with the desire to develop collaborative relationships within program level core team model and multiple functional organizations.
Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards such as; 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485:2016, and EU MDR 2017/745.

Responsibilities

Leads or leverages cross functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects for new product development and ongoing lifecycle management of products, processes and therapies.
Oversee and manage the development aspects of the ongoing projects and serves as liaison between development, quality, business units, operations and manufacturing sites.
Manages the development and implementation process of a company’s products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products and processes.
Manage the project budget and schedules and prepares weekly status reports.
Lead the development work of the project from initiation through delivery.
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with team members, site leaders, and others as deemed necessary.
Works with team to gather requirements, complete requirements planning, requirements elicitation and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project’s key stakeholders.
Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems.

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)