Sr Program Manager - Engineering Product Development (CTOR) - Tempe, AZ

Medtronic in; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical technology seeks a Sr Program Manager to lead global operations and supply chain efforts for new product introduction. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, project management, and overseeing product development and commercialization efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive plans

Comprehensive health coverage

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in regulated industries like medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate development builds across value streams.
• Provide leadership and coaching to operations teams.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PMP Certification

DRM Green Belt

Job description

Sr Program Manager - Engineering Product Development (CTOR) - Tempe, AZ (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 May 2025.

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, helping to champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

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Careers that Change Lives

Join us to bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize your important role in our Mission to transform healthcare.

Role Overview

The Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) leads global operations and supply chain efforts on new product introduction (NPI) projects and released product management (RPM). You will coordinate with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Category Management, Sourcing, Contract Manufacturers/OEM, Supplier Quality, and other functions to ensure successful product development and commercialization.

Your responsibilities include overseeing operations activities such as value stream selection, planning, execution, and implementation of new products and updates. You will also partner with suppliers for technology implementation and manage supplier relationships through multiple visits.

Responsibilities

• Represent Operations on cross-functional project teams, advocating for operational needs.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, issue resolution, and release strategies.
• Coordinate development builds across value streams.
• Make decisions on facility locations, make-buy strategies, and business continuity.
• Apply structured problem-solving and engineering principles like DRM, Lean Manufacturing, or similar methodologies.
• Provide leadership and coaching to operations teams and manage indirect reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, or 5+ years with an advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in program/project management, new product/process development, and launch operations.
• PMP Certification, DRM Green Belt, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in regulated industries like medical devices.
• Knowledge in multiple disciplines such as product development, manufacturing engineering, supply chain planning, validation, sourcing, quality engineering, or design for manufacturability.

Physical and Additional Requirements

Must meet physical job demands and have the ability to travel for supplier visits. Benefits include competitive salary, incentive plans, comprehensive health coverage, and other resources. Salary range for U.S. locations: $170,400 - $255,600.

About Medtronic

We are committed to changing healthcare worldwide through innovative technology and a dedicated team of over 95,000 employees. We promote diversity and equal employment opportunity.