Digital Manufacturing Transformation Lead

OpenTalent; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end digital manufacturing initiatives in a regulated, high-volume environment. You will drive MES integration with SAP and quality systems, delivering data-driven visibility and alignment across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT.

The role requires strong change management skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate complex compliance requirements while advancing a scalable digital manufacturing foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives within a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end digital manufacturing initiatives, including MES and related digital solutions, in a highly regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Implement and integrate MES with shop-floor systems, SAP, quality systems, and other enterprise applications to enable seamless data flow and operational visibility.
• Plan and execute digital manufacturing projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and compliance requirements.
• Lead change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, user adoption, and sustainment.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT to support the site's digital transformation roadmap and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop a scalable digital manufacturing foundation that enables real-time visibility, advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Digital transformation

Regulated industry experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Medtronic is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end digital manufacturing initiatives in a regulated, high-volume environment. You will drive MES integration with SAP and quality systems, delivering data-driven visibility and alignment across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT.

The role requires strong change management skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate complex compliance requirements while advancing a scalable digital manufacturing foundation.