Careers That Change Lives

The Product Development Program Director ensures best-in-class new product development practices as a competitive advantage for the business.

The Program Director will lead and direct day to day activities for core team members through managing project plans, issues tracking, and accountability for deliverables across multiple functional organizations. They will also take on other organizing programs that may be outside of the scope of new product development but related to product support including examples such as sustaining programs, significant compliance activities, product end of life, and PDP improvement programs. The Program Director will use judgment to assess deliverable tradeoffs related to delivering high quality products to market in a timely manner in accordance with Medtronic design control standards and the relevant regulatory requirements.

DIABETES OPERATING UNIT (bookmark://MEDTRONICOU_&) :

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

A Day in the Life

• Accountable to the Product Review Committee and PMO Leader for overall program execution

• Ensures that cross-functional resources are assigned and held accountable for task and outcome completion

• Ensures that products are launched on time and meet established goals and objectives that support the financial and competitive goals of the organization

• Manages projects within portfolio and makes commitments to meet specific business goals and objectives

• Manages and tracks project budget with components that include human resources, prototypes, suppliers, and general expenses to meet established return on investments per project

• Coaches team members to ensure process adherence and effective project management, utilizing best practice project management skills, as well as framing and resolving issues through the PDP process and other best practices

• Provides feedback to functional department heads during AOP, strategic planning process and the performance management process

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.

• Manages the development and implementation process of a company's products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.

• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.

• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years program/project management related to product development and 7+ years of people management/technical leadership experience

OR

Advanced Degree with 7+ years program/project management related to product development and 7+ years of people management/technical leadership experience

Nice to Have

• Program/project management experience in the medical device, aerospace, automotive or other highly regulated industry

• Masters in engineering or MBA

• Project Management Certification – PMP

• Experience in product development of medical devices preferably drug combo devices

• Experience devising and implementing streamlined processes and strategic programs to improve efficiency, timeliness, and productivity

• Experience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills

• Change agent -- willingness and ability to lead and institute change

• Influence management skills: experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal/team effectiveness with ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of management and employees

• Business acumen: ability to think and act from an overall “best for the business” perspective

• Results oriented, strong sense of urgency

• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and time management skills to effectively develop and execute comprehensive programs and budgets

• Effective decision-making skills with ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments and willingness to make tough decisions

• Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.   

Min Salary

178400

Max Salary

267600

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.