Program Manager

Responsible for leading RTG Implantables program(s). Requires broad cross-functional knowledge and comprehensive business management skills. Provides direction and leadership to a cross-functional program development team including members with expertise from the following disciplines: product development, clinical, regulatory affairs, quality, operations, reimbursement, product planning and product marketing.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for overall program execution. This includes: project budget, schedule creation and maintenance, and product development planning and execution.

• Leads and manages a cross-functional team established for the purposes of successfully accomplishing the project/program objective(s).

• Monitors progress toward pre-established objectives, assesses risk and implements strategies to ensure successful delivery of the product(s).

• Secures resources for effective product development (people and financial). Deploys team resources to meet program objectives.

• Maintains effective communication with the business leadership team, team members and functional leadership in all activities required to design, develop and deliver the product successfully.

• Ensures effective transition to relevant manufacturing, distribution, and commercial entities. Provides input to team member performance reviews.

• Direct the work of core team members, although members may formally report to functional managers.

• Ensure the project/program complies with all aspects of the quality policy/system.

• Ensure appropriate departmental resources are assigned to the program/project and are available to effectively maintain the quality system (people, facilities, tools, and training).

• Exercises sound judgment within defined practices and policies.

• Other responsibilities, as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

• 5+ years of experience with Bachelor’s Degree; or 3+ years of experience with Master’s Degree.

• 3+ years of project management experience.

• Experience with Class III medical product development.

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DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS and/or MS degree in an engineering or technical discipline.

• 5+ years in medical device product development, or other highly regulated environment.

• 5+ years of project management experience.

• Highly developed skill set in project leadership practices including ability to balance risk, effectively influence diverse teams, and ownership of responsibility for outcomes.

• Excellent downward, lateral, and upward communication skills.

• Good balance of high level strategic and detailed tactical thought processes.

• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading projects/programs to completion.

ABOUT MEDTRONIC:

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.