Senior Engineering Manager

Medtronic•Fridley, MN

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. A Day in the Life We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 January 2026. The Senior Engineering Manager – PMO is responsible for leading a cross-functional team to deliver enterprise programmatic savings, drive disciplined project execution, and ensure alignment to annual operating plans across multiple sites. This role partners closely with site leadership, finance, and functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute value-driven initiatives that support business and operational objectives. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience OR An advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success translating enterprise strategy into executable project portfolios
Prior ownership of campus-wide or enterprise PMO standards, playbooks, or governance models
Strong partnership experience with Finance on AOP, forecasting, and capital planning
Exposure to Sr-level reporting, including KPI dashboards and business reviews
Experience influencing without authority across matrixed organizations
Background in operational excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement environments
Comfort driving change management in established organizations
Ability to balance near-term delivery with long-term capability building
Familiarity with regulated environments (FDA, ISO, GMP) and design controls
Track record of improving project intake, prioritization, and governance discipline
Experience launching new technologies or Next generation products
Experience mentoring managers or acting as a talent multiplier beyond direct reports

Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers.
Set clear expectations, provide coaching, and drive accountability for results, timelines, and deliverables.
Foster collaboration across sites and functions to enable effective execution of complex initiatives.
Program & Portfolio Management Own programmatic savings execution across multiple sites, ensuring alignment to organizational targets.
Lead project identification, intake, and prioritization activities to ensure focus on highest-value initiatives.
Define project scope, success criteria, and deliverable expectations for project teams.
Drive consistent project execution through standard tools, processes, and governance.
Financial & Strategic Planning Lead 10Q and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) planning activities, including: Programmatic savings targets Resource planning Capital expense forecasting
Partner with Finance and site leadership to track performance against commitments and adjust plans as needed.
Ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, and communication of program status and financial impact.
Operational Excellence & Standardization Establish best practices for project execution, governance, and performance tracking.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, prioritization, and cross-site coordination.
Results & Impact Deliver programmatic savings targets, meeting or exceeding KPI commitments.
Translate strategy into executable project portfolios that produce measurable financial and operational outcomes.
Enable consistent, scalable project execution across the campus.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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)