Program Director, EPT Field Strategic Operations & Initiatives
About The Position
The Program Director, EPT Field Strategic Operations & Initiatives serves as a strategic partner to the VP of US EPT National Service and Field Training and the leadership team, driving alignment, execution, and outcomes. The role establishes and leads operating mechanisms that enable execution of strategic objectives, oversees key initiatives, provides visibility into progress, risks, and resource needs, and ensures accountability for deliverables. The position coordinates planning and leadership reviews and leads projects that address business needs. Working across EPT and other stakeholders, the Program Director connects initiative owners, identifies and resolves barriers, and provides data-based recommendations to support decisions and organizational priorities. The role works onsite a minimum of four days per week. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience and seven or more years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree and at least eight years of relevant experience and seven or more years of managerial experience. A qualifying degree earned outside the United States must satisfy the stated regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and seven or more years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience and seven or more years of managerial experience.
- For a bachelor’s degree earned outside the United States, the degree must satisfy the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional, end-to-end initiatives.
- Track record of achieving desired business outcomes.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams.
- Experience leading strategic planning or business operations processes.
- Background in healthcare, medical technology, commercial operations, field organizations, or training and education.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and project management tools.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the VP and leadership team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, measurable milestones, and clear accountability.
- Oversee the portfolio of strategic initiatives, including prioritization, progress tracking, dependencies, risks, and resources; facilitate issue resolution and escalate barriers to execution.
- Identify and incorporate emerging business trends and priorities.
- Establish, execute, and continuously improve operating mechanisms that enable execution and business results.
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards, status updates, and operating reviews that provide visibility into organizational performance and priorities.
- Lead planning and execution for leadership meetings, off-sites, annual planning, and quarterly business reviews, including agendas, materials, decisions, and action tracking.
- Lead and execute special projects and strategic analyses, develop recommendations, and drive implementation.
- Support transformation, change management, and process improvement efforts to strengthen organizational effectiveness and execution.
- Build alignment across EPT teams and business partners through clear and consistent communications, executive-level presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
- Simple Steps global well-being program.
- Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan short-term incentive.
- 401(k) plan with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
