Digital Transformation Program Manager - Manufacturing - medtronic

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

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading digital manufacturing and MES initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional technology projects and system implementations.
• Knowledge of MES, SAP, Quality Systems, and shop-floor automation integration.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and regulatory requirements in a regulated industry.
• Experience driving change management, including stakeholder engagement, training, and user adoption.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication , collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and align teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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