PD Project Management Specialist - Onsite

SLD Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Medtronic CST in Memphis, TN is seeking a Product Development Operations professional to lead operations activities across the product development lifecycle, from technology development through commercial launch, with periodic travel.

The role partners across design, manufacturing operations, supply chain, sourcing, quality, and engineering to ensure schedules, budgets, and regulatory readiness are achieved.

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.

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.

Skills

Cross-functional proj mgmt

Schedule management

Regulated environment

MS Office

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Quality systems

Job description

Key Information

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 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

• 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
• 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)
• 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

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.

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world.