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A Day in the Life

The Engineering Program Manager will lead strategy, governance, deployment, and portfolio management for the Visual Process Monitor (VPM) Program within the Analytics for Manufacturing Imaging (AMI) Portfolio. This role will accelerate VPM adoption across Medtronic manufacturing sites by building scalable deployment frameworks, aligning cross-functional teams, managing demand, and transitioning VPM from pilot to enterprise capability.
Within the Manufacturing Technology Platforms (MTP) organization in Operations Innovation-GOSC, this position will lead global deployment, operational readiness, stakeholder engagement, governance, and value realization. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across matrixed teams.

Why this role matters: This role is key to scaling VPM into a global manufacturing capability that improves product quality, efficiency, process control, and overall performance. Reporting to the Sr. Business Process Portfolio Leader, the Engineering Program Manager will help advance Manufacturing Technology Platforms and Operations Innovation by enabling data-driven decisions and accelerating digital transformation and AI across manufacturing.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

         

         

·         Lead end-to-end execution of the Visual Process Monitor (VPM) portfolio across global manufacturing sites, ensuring successful deployment, adoption, and sustainment aligned to business and platform priorities.

·         Develop and maintain a multi-year deployment roadmap for VPM, integrating portfolio demand, site readiness, resource capacity, and enterprise priorities to support scalable growth.

·         Establish and continuously enhance the VPM operating model, governance framework, and deployment lifecycle to enable disciplined execution and effective decision-making.

·         Drive portfolio visibility and governance through dashboards, KPIs, stage-gate reviews, executive reporting, and escalation processes to ensure alignment on progress, risks, and value realization.

·         Create and standardize deployment playbooks, readiness criteria, and scalable implementation frameworks that support repeatable execution across Medtronic manufacturing sites.

·         Serve as the primary program interface across manufacturing sites and key cross-functional partners, including Operations Innovation, Engineering, Quality, IT, Automation, PMO, Finance, Lean, and Operations leadership.

·         Partner with site and functional leaders to ensure deployment readiness, manage critical dependencies, support organizational change and training, and track business impact tied to Manufacturing Excellence objectives.

 

Must Haves

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of progressive Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Technology Deployment experience OR advanced degree and 5+ years of experience

Nice to Have

·         Degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Computer Science, Industrial or related discipline

·         Experience supporting global manufacturing operations

·         Experience with Manufacturing Analytics, Machine Vision, Industrial AI, Automation, Advanced Manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives

·         Should be able to work in Agile/SCRUM Methodology

·         Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in a matrixed environment

·         Experience developing governance frameworks, operating mechanisms, and executive-level reporting

·         Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, OEE, and continuous improvement methodologies

·         Experience with regulated environments including medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or highly regulated industries

·         Experience with Planisware, portfolio management processes, financial planning, and PMO governance with experience working in GOSC org

·         PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification

·         Experience scaling enterprise platforms, products, or manufacturing capabilities across multiple locations

 

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.

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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):$142,400.00 - $213,600.00

 

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.

 

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