Sr. R&D Engineering Program Manager (PVH), Plymouth, MN

Medtronic • Plymouth, MN

8h • Onsite

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 At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress and deliver meaningful innovations. OUR PURPOSE At our Research & Development Department in Medtronic, plc, we focus on the development of best-in-class medical devices, and our engineers are directly involved in the development of innovative products for use in medical procedures. The Senior R&D Program Manager is directly involved in providing high level leadership and direction to a New Product Development team ensuring the implementation of strategic and tactical Development activities supporting the Peripheral Vascular Health Business Unit. The Peripheral Vascular Health Business Unit develops a range of transcatheter medical devices and treatment solutions for both the arterial and venous disease, such as Drug Coated Balloons, Stents, Embolization Therapies and Deep Venous treatments. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position will be located at the Plymouth, MN location. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF: The Senior R&D Program Manager will have the opportunity to lead highly skilled diverse teams, passionate for success and driven in the pursuit of our mission, to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Some of the aspects you can look forward to are as follows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience OR with an advanced degree a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from PMI, or equivalent project management.
• Strong proven track record in program management in a regulated environment.
• Medical device product development experience required.
• Technical experience in DOE, Six Sigma, DFM etc.
• Displays Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Competent in Stakeholder management.
• Experience in working with physicians to identify unmet therapy needs.
• Flexibility to travel ~10% of time desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be the Core Team Leader on our key new product development projects. The role of a Core team leader is to direct and manage a cross functional team in the execution of a project with tasks including, project scoping, resource and budget planning, risk mitigation and Stakeholder management.
• Solves issues through information exchange, influence and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties on program execution plans.
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of a team, experienced professionals and/or vendors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Manage, motivate and develop team members including vendors to complete an assigned major program or project.
• Resolve issues and ensure task completion by establishing priorities and reaching compromise with team members and functional managers.
• Establish program objectives, timelines, milestones, and budget.
• Responsible for timeline and goal setting to meet overall project objective and design.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
• Ensure that programs are managed on schedule and within budget.
• Effectively represent Medtronic externally with our customers.
• Motivate and develop competent personnel while ensuring staff clearly understand expectations and performance.
• Foster technical innovation in staff members.
• Through effective information flow and interaction, develop harmonious working relations with other functions, and ensure employees within R&D have the necessary information and resources to effectively perform their jobs.
• Role will report to a member of the PVH R&D Leadership Team and support initiatives and / or programs across the PVH operating unit

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level