Project Manager - Specialist

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

68d • $88,800 - $133,200

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 GIDE Operations Sr. Specialist role will bring crucial expertise in organizing, streamlining, and delivering multiple concurrent projects with precision, clarity, and measurable outcomes. This new project management role will allow us to translate high-level GIDE vision into tangible results, mitigate operational risks, and optimize resource allocation, ensuring that our team remains proactive rather than reactive and will ensure that ID&E are woven into the fabric of all we do. Internal Title: GIDE Operations Sr. Specialist. The GIDE Operations Sr. Specialist will report to the Sr. Program Manager GIDE Operations. Their remit is to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of programs and initiatives within the Diversity and Inclusion team, with a specific focus on operational excellence and project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; project management certification preferred.
• 3+ years in project management, preferably in HR or change management environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Practical knowledge of project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive the lifecycle of key D&I projects, from ideation through implementation and evaluation.
• Develop and manage end-to-end project plans for GIDE initiatives, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and budgets are met.
• Coordinate the operational calendar, including programs, communications to maximize team output and cohesion.
• Implement and optimize tools, templates, and processes that scale ID&E operations and improve transparency and accountability.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve barriers to execution in collaboration with program owners.
• Track and report on the impact of ID&E programs using quantitative and qualitative measures.
• Facilitate meetings, ensure documentation of key decisions, and steward follow-up actions to completion.
• Drive adoption of best practices in project management, knowledge management, and operational excellence across the team.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and ability to deliver executive ready presentations that deliver key messaging and build trust and confidence in GIDE initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Capital Accumulation Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees