Program Project Manager - Hybrid - Eagan, MN

Solventum•Eagan, MN

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Solventum is a new healthcare company that evolved from 3M Health Care, dedicated to solving significant challenges to improve lives and empower healthcare professionals. The company focuses on pioneering innovations at the intersection of health, material, and data science, driven by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence. As a Program Project Manager for the Material Reinvent Program, this role is crucial in leading projects related to medical device technology, specifically involving adhesives, chemicals, and materials. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with diverse and innovative individuals globally, steering projects to success and making a substantial impact in the medical field. Previous experience in medical devices, particularly with adhesives and chemicals, is highly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Minimum of 3 years of project management and/or team leadership
Minimum 2 years of experience with medical devices and FDA/ISO requirements

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Define project requirements and objectives by leading comprehensive needs assessments in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with program and business goals.
Collaborate closely with technical teams to translate complex material and chemical specifications, performance criteria, and regulatory considerations into clear, actionable project plans.
Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver project milestones on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with strategic program objectives, including effective oversight of project scope, resources, value proposition, and overall execution.
Apply project management best practices to drive consistent and predictable project execution, establishing robust project plans, implementing proactive risk‑mitigation strategies, and ensuring adherence to quality standards consistent with medical device or other regulated environments.
Support the development and execution of strategies specific to the Material Reinvent program, enabling a successful separation from 3M while maintaining operational continuity.
Demonstrate strong responsiveness and adaptability, recognizing that timely decision‑making and communication are essential to safeguarding project progress and continuity of supply.