Sr. Project Management Specialist - Value Stream - CST - Lafayette, Colorado (On-site)

Medtronic plc; Lafayette (CO); Vor Ort; USD 92.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Zusammenfassung

Medtronic plc in Colorado seeks a Sr. Project Management Specialist - Value Stream to lead cross-functional initiatives that ensure product availability, supply continuity, and strong operational performance.

You will coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Eng, R&D, and Planning to drive sustainment and value stream projects across the lifecycle. The role requires 4+ years in operations or PM, plus a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred).

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional projects with schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience identifying project risks and implementing mitigation plans.
• Experience using project management tools to track execution, milestones, and actions.

Aufgaben

• Lead cross-functional Value Stream Management initiatives to support supply continuity and performance across the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate reviews, timelines, backorder recovery plans, resources, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and status communications for timely execution.
• Identify risks and constraints to minimize disruption and support supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Eng, R&D, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning to drive project execution and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, provide updates, and implement improvements to sustainment and value stream effectiveness.

Kenntnisse

Operations management

Project management

Project coordination

Supply chain

Manufacturing

Business operations

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

PM tools

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

PM software

Jobbeschreibung

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 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

At Medtronic Neuroscience, we bring innovation, expertise, and purpose together to improve care for people living with neurological, spinal, and chronic pain conditions. Our technologies help restore function, improve quality of life, and support better outcomes for patients around the world.

Cranial & Spinal Technologies advances surgical care for patients with spine and cranial conditions. We develop innovative solutions that help clinicians plan, navigate, and deliver procedures with accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes in mind.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary.

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The Sr. Project Management Specialist - Value Stream is responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional initiatives that support product availability, supply continuity, and operational performance. This role partners with stakeholders across operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, planning, and research and development to manage priorities, mitigate risks, and drive execution of sustainment and value stream initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Value Stream Management initiatives to support supply continuity, operational performance, and business priorities across the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment by coordinating project reviews, business impact timelines, backorder recovery plans, resource needs, and key deliverables.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, action trackers, and status communications to ensure timely execution and achievement of project objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, constraints, and dependencies to minimize operational disruption and support continuity of supply.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Research and Development, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning teams to drive project execution and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitor project performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), provide stakeholder updates and escalation support, and implement process improvements that enhance value stream effectiveness and sustainment processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in operations management, project management, project coordination, supply chain, manufacturing, or related business operations; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional projects with responsibility for schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience identifying project risks and implementing mitigation plans to support business objectives.
• Experience using project management tools to track project execution, milestones, and action items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other project management certification.
• Experience with critical path planning, issue resolution, and risk management methodologies.
• Experience within the medical device, regulated healthcare, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience working within Medtronic systems, processes, or operational functions.
• Experience collaborating across operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, and planning functions to drive project execution.

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):$92,000.00 - $138,000.00

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 pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for 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

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.