Medtronic

Program Manager

Medtronic

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: North Haven • Connecticut, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $136,000 - $204,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Lead and manage multiple hardware programs and projects across the released product portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of scope within quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
  • Drive execution of hardware-related changes including end-of-life component replacements, design optimizations, complaint- and CAPA-driven improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Partner with functional leaders, product owners, and subsystem leads to define and align project scope, requirements, and testing strategy.
  • Manage program schedules, risks, interdependencies, and resource planning using established portfolio tools (e.g., PDWare ResourceFirst, Jira, ProChain, etc.).
  • Facilitate subsystem pre-scoping and steering committee reviews to secure alignment and trade-off decisions for resource prioritization.
  • Collaborate with Verification & Validation, Systems Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure appropriate test coverage and documentation.
  • Prepare and present program status updates and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners.
  • Champion continuous improvement and the Medtronic Mindset by fostering collaboration, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of project/direct management experience or Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years of project/direct management experience
  • 4+ years of experience in project management or commercial new product delivery in a regulated industry (e.g. medical, automotive, aerospace, etc.)
  • High degree of competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  • Proven track record of successfully managing within a matrixed organization
  • Experience managing Program/Project Managers with a history of increasing engagement
  • 10+ years of experience in Project Management or commercial new product delivery (NICE TO HAVE)
  • MBA and PMP / CSM Certification preferred
  • Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework methodologies
  • Knowledge in product development, project management, and commercialization in the medical device industry
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills; must possess excellent relationship building skills with direct reports, peers, and senior leaders
  • Must be able to lead cross-functional discussions; driving towards alignment, decisions, resolutions when necessary
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once while understanding cultural differences between various regions of the world
  • Experience with developing and/or commercializing large capital medical devices (e.g. Robotic systems, Imaging equipment, etc.)
  • Experience with advanced scheduling and resource management tools like Prochain and Resource First
  • Experience working under regulations of the FDA, notified bodies, and other regulatory agencies for successful commercial launches
  • Product launch experience working with Global teams
Benefits
  • 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
  • Simple Steps (global well-being program)
  • 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)
  • Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementprogram managementresource planningproduct developmentcommercializationcost reductiondesign optimizationrisk managementtest coverageregulatory compliance
Soft skills
communicationteamworkrelationship buildingcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadershipcross-functional discussiondecision makingcultural awareness
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced DegreeMBAPMPCSM