PD Project Management Specialist - Onsite

Medtronic plc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking an on-site Product Development Operations professional to drive program planning and execution across CST product development. This role partners with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, and Engineering to move programs from technology development through market release, with occasional travel to strengthen cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead operational plans, schedules, and readiness activities, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years in PM, manufacturing, operations, or NPD.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs in a regulated manufacturing or product development environment.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, operational plans, and program deliverables.
• Experience coordinating manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, quality, or engineering stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations activities across the product development lifecycle from technology development through commercial launch.
• Drive manufacturing and supply chain schedule risk management activities and execute mitigation plans to maintain program milestones.
• Define, monitor, and achieve New Product Introduction (NPI) operational objectives, including cost, cycle time, capacity, yield, and process performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Contract Manufacturing partners.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, operational plans, budgets, status updates, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate development builds, launch builds, capacity planning, and commercialization readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Systems, Design History File documentation, and regulatory submission requirements supporting product development programs.
• Drive manufacturing strategy, sourcing strategy, business continuity planning, and Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) execution.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing

Operations

Supply chain

Engineering

New product development

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Onsite

Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America

Full time

R69985

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Nov 2026

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

As one of three comprehensive portfolios within Neuroscience, Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) develops and delivers spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and procedural planning technologies used in spine and cranial procedures. The team partners across design, manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, quality, and operations to advance products from early development through commercialization.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST (https://www.linkedin.com/company/medtronic-brain-and-spine-therapies/posts/?feedView=all)

This position supports Product Development Operations within CST and is responsible for operational planning and execution across new and sustaining product programs. This position is based in Memphis, Tennessee, follows an on-site work arrangement, and will require periodic travel to strengthen cross-functional collaboration, support development activities, and drive program execution.

This role leads operations activities within product development programs, ensuring alignment across manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, quality, and engineering functions. The position is responsible for operational planning, schedule management, commercialization readiness, and execution of key deliverables from technology development through market release.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead operations activities and deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle from technology development through commercial launch.
• Drive manufacturing and supply chain schedule risk management activities and execute mitigation plans to maintain program milestones.
• Define, monitor, and achieve New Product Introduction (NPI) operational objectives, including cost, cycle time, capacity, yield, and process performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Contract Manufacturing partners.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, operational plans, budgets, status updates, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate development builds, launch builds, capacity planning, and commercialization readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Systems, Design History File documentation, and regulatory submission requirements supporting product development programs.
• Drive manufacturing strategy, sourcing strategy, business continuity planning, and Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in project management, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, or new product development.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs in a regulated manufacturing or product development environment.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, operational plans, and program deliverables.
• Experience coordinating manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, quality, or engineering stakeholders.
• Experience using project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Experience in medical device, healthcare technology, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with manufacturing operations, supply chain planning, contract manufacturing, or supplier management.
• Experience with quality systems, design controls, product development documentation, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience with commercialization readiness, launch planning, capacity planning, or continuous improvement methodologies.

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.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$91,200.00 - $136,800.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information applies solely to candidates hired within the United States (local‑market compensation and benefits will apply to others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)

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