Sr. Program Director - Surgical NPD

Medtronic•North Haven, 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 are seeking a seasoned Senior Program Director to lead development on some of Surgical’ s most complex and strategically significant programs. This isn't just about managing a timeline; it’s about orchestrating the convergence of multiple, high-stakes workstreams, interdependent programs, and collaborating business units. As the Development Core Team Member, you will serve as the strategic glue between development activities spanning multiple geographies, programs, and businesses. You will navigate deep technical interdependencies, influence related business development (BD) requirements, and provide the overarching coordination necessary to deliver the next generation of Surgical innovation.

Requirements

Baccalaureate with m inimum of 15 years of relevant experience , or an a dvanced degree with 13+ years of relevant experience
Minimum of 10+ years of project management experience
You have a proven track record of managing multi-workstream programs where hardware, software, and clinical therapy intersect.
You excel at gaining support for strategic programs across multiple functions and in environments with competing objectives and perspectives.
You can lead large, matrixed units and vendors, providing direction and accountability even without direct-report authority.
You don't just execute; you assess business strategy and recommend program changes or new initiatives to stay ahead of the market.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering and/or scientific discipline
MBA , PMP , or certification
Experience with Surgical products and therapies
Mastery within a technical discipline or broad expertise across multiple related medical device disciplines
Strong understanding of medical device regulations and Design Controls regulations (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485 , etc. )
Experience in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) or equivalent design/manufacturing process improvement initiative
Highly s killed in organizing work for unstructured problems or execution tasks
Ability to effectively interface and communicate with employees at all organizational levels
Ability to operate in a leadership capacity, handling high-pressure requirements and intricate organizational interdependencies
Exceptional influencing and interpersonal skills, negotiating, managing change, resolving conflict

Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight: Lead cross-functional, matrixed teams through the evaluation, development, and lifecycle management of large -scale project s .
Operational Excellence : Serve as the primary liaison between project planning and execution teams to ensure seamless delivery across hardware and software disciplines.
Portfolio Governance : Establish objectives , timelines, milestones, and budgets for multiple interconnected programs.
Risk & Resolution : Identify complex, undefined issues that impact multiple business units. Use significant conceptualization and reasoning skills to develop resolutions that meet productivity and quality goals.
Executive Influence: Act as a principal spokesperson for these programs, conducting high-level briefings for senior and executive leadership on critical outcomes and strategic proposals.
Process Innovation: Continuously improve entire systems and procedures that affect program management across the organization.

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)