Sr PD Program Manager
About The Position
At Medtronic Neuroscience, we are redefining what is possible in neurological and spinal care, bringing together innovation, expertise, and partnership to improve lives around the world. Medtronic Neuromodulation delivers therapies that address complex neurological and chronic pain conditions through a portfolio that includes Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Pain Interventions, Interventional Therapies, and Visualase. By combining clinical expertise with advanced technology, we help patients find relief, restore function, and live with confidence. This position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is an onsite role. Travel up to 20% may be required to support program execution, stakeholder engagement, and business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in program management, project management, product development, engineering, or a related medical device discipline; OR Advanced degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through multiple phases of product development and commercialization.
- Experience managing complex programs involving schedule, budget, resource planning, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive execution across multiple functional organizations.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the medical device, biotechnology, healthcare technology, or regulated product development industry.
- Experience leading New Product Development (NPD) programs from concept through commercial launch.
- Knowledge of design controls, quality systems, and product development processes within a regulated environment.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management certification.
- Experience supporting Neuromodulation, Neuroscience, implantable technologies, or other complex medical device portfolios.
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional core teams to execute product development programs from concept through commercialization.
- Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource strategies to achieve business objectives.
- Drive alignment across Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain functions.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
- Provide leadership and direction through design, verification, validation, manufacturing process characterization, and production ramp activities.
- Monitor program performance using established metrics and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Medtronic quality systems, design controls, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout program execution.
- Support strategic portfolio planning and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development effectiveness and predictability.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
