Sr Transformation Program Manager

Medtronic•Riga, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Medtronic, the Sr Transformation Program Manager will lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. This remote position is crucial for building and operationalizing a Cost-to-Serve capability across a fragmented, global service environment. The role involves integrating financial and operational data, establishing foundational data structures, and driving cross-functional execution. It requires a unique combination of data architecture thinking, analytical depth, business acumen, and program leadership, including communication with executives and providing tactical direction to technical SMEs. The core focus areas include developing a Cost-to-Serve Framework, Data Integration & Insight Generation, Cross-Functional Program Leadership, Master Data Governance, and Scrap, Obsolescence, Gain, and Loss (SOGL) Reduction & Execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

“Structured chaos” operator – thrives in ambiguity
Deep Excel / data wrangling / analytical thinking (not a technical dashboard developer)
Ability to move between Executive strategy conversations
Hands-on data problem solving
Strong influence skills in a global matrix organization
MDT knowledge & experience a bonus

Responsibilities

Develops long-range objectives and strategic plans for corporation or major division by identifying internal and external strategic issues that could affect growth and profitability.
Scans environment for business opportunities, maintains surveillance over market, and may perform financial analysis of acquisition candidates.
Develops and monitors profitability, productivity, and growth targets.
May prepare acquisition proposals, recommend financial and nonfinancial strategic objectives and alternatives, and implement and maintain strategic and operational plans.
Plans and coordinates business reviews, resource allocations, organization structures, and financial analysis.
Define the data model and methodology for cost-to-serve (install base, transaction volume, cost pools).
Establish initial manual frameworks to bridge current system gaps.
Create scalable structure aligned to future system harmonization.
Consolidate fragmented data across Finance, Service Ops, and regional systems.
Translate raw data into actionable insights (cost drivers, variability, opportunities).
Partner with analytics/reporting teams to build repeatable reporting.
Drive alignment across Finance, IT, Service Delivery, and Business Units.
Identify and resolve data gaps, inconsistencies, and ownership issues.
Act as the single-threaded leader for cost insights initiatives.
Lead coordination of master data improvement efforts.
Translate business pain points into specific data requirements and fixes.
Provide executive-level clarity on impact vs. activity.
Develop critical insights into current sources and drivers of SOGL across regions, products, and service activities.
Define clear metrics, baselines, and reduction targets for SOGL in partnership with Finance and Service leadership.
Lead or oversee execution of prioritized initiatives and projects targeting SOGL reduction, tracking progress and realized impact.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Flexible Benefits Package
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 (Medtronic Incentive Plan - MIP)
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 (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)