Director of Operations, PLM - NMPH - Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)
Medtronic
Operations
Fridley, MN, USA
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
As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.
As Director of Operations, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM), you will have high visibility, high-impact role leading post-market program management functions across both operating units. This role will oversee a team of project and program managers focused on driving changes to commercialized products to ensure supply continuity, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and other business-driven priorities.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties as assigned:
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a team of approximately 20 project and program managers, including assignment of work, coaching, mentoring, and career development
Define and execute the strategic vision for post-market project and program management, building a best-in-class organization
Drive long-term talent development and succession planning initiatives
Post-Market Project Execution
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional post-market programs
Partner with business unit and functional leaders to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized, resourced, and aligned to business commitments
Lead development of post-launch strategies, including geographic expansion, market entry, labeling, and local compliance requirements
Manage a portfolio of investments aligned to AOP targets while delivering project outcomes
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance
Act as the primary liaison between operating units and GOSC for project intake, funding decisions, resourcing, and execution
Ensure all marketed products maintain compliance with global regulatory standards; partner closely with Regulatory Affairs and Quality to mitigate risks and implement corrective actions
Governance & Oversight
Establish and manage phase-gate processes for post-market programs
Oversee intake and prioritization of new project requests
Lead or support governance forums related to released products
Collaborate cross-functionally to address challenges related to product continuity, funding, execution, and staffing
Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to ensure business needs are effectively met
Location: Rice Creek East/Fridley, MN
Onsite: 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. This role will require <25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with minimum of 10 years of experience in PMO, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality or Supply Chain and 7+ years of People Management experience,
OR advance degree in Engineering with minimum of 8 years of experience in PMO, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality or Supply Chain and 7+ years of People Management experience.
Nice to have:
Advance degree in Engineering and/or MBA is preferred.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or product development within a regulated medical device environment
Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution processes
Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, delivering results through others while effectively managing diverse stakeholder relationships
Experience managing engineering or project management teams
Demonstrated success leading senior stakeholders and large-scale, global projects within high-performing, matrixed organizations
Strong project management expertise, including deep knowledge of process design and project planning best practices
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, with the ability to influence without authority and drive meaningful change
Proven ability to identify and resolve complex, systemic challenges in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Solid business acumen, with a mindset focused on what is best for the organization as a whole
Highly effective collaborator, able to navigate and succeed within a matrixed organization
Skilled in leading and navigating complex negotiations
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
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.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.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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