Business Process Improvement Manager
Medtronic
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 January 2026.We are seeking a Business Process Improvement Manager to serve as a driving force for lean transformation and operational excellence across our organization. This highly collaborative role is ideal for someone who thrives on tackling complex challenges, partnering with diverse teams, and delivering impactful, sustainable improvements. The successful candidate will act as an internal consultant, using their expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization to assess current practices, identify opportunities, and implement scalable solutions that enhance capacity, quality, and cost efficiency.
Beyond process mapping and analysis, this leader will facilitate cross-functional workshops, develop and track key performance metrics, and communicate progress at every level – from operators to executive leadership. With a strategic yet hands-on approach, you’ll deliver training, mentor colleagues, and leverage best practices to influence change, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and help shape the future of our business operations. If you’re passionate about connecting strategy to results and thrive in environments where adaptability and servant leadership are valued, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require 50% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
Organizes, leads and facilitates cross-functional project teams.
Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
Collects data to identify root cause of problems.
Measures performance against process requirements.
Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls.
Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality.
May deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control.
Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes.
Communicates team progress.
Performs cost and benefit analyses.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
OR
An advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience
Nice To Have
Experience with cross-border or multi-site process improvement projects
Advanced Lean or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Black Belt, Master Black Belt)
Previous consulting experience in operational excellence or process transformation
Demonstrated success leading projects in highly regulated industries (e.g., medical device, pharma, aerospace, automotive)
Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Minitab)
Change management certification or significant experience with organizational change initiatives
Strong presentation and facilitation skills for executive and frontline audiences
Experience developing and delivering training for Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies
Multilingual abilities, especially Spanish, due to international travel and cross-border collaboration
Familiarity with digital transformation, Industry 4.0, or advanced manufacturing technologies
Track record of mentoring or coaching other process improvement professionals
Experience with succession planning and talent development
Strong financial acumen, including cost/benefit analysis and budget management
High adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
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.
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.
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
About Medtronic
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.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
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