Senior Business Process Improvement Program Manager

Medtronic

Senior Program Manager in CAS overseeing IBP and S&OE business processes from an Operations and Supply Chain perspective. Leading cross-functional collaboration for meeting strategic objectives in a dynamic market.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeGalway • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 €103,680 - €155,520 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead interface between CAS Operating Unit, Global Operations & Supply Chain (GO&SC) and other cross functional partners on CAS S&OE and IBP business process with accountability for operations inputs to S&OE and Global Supply Review
Partner with GO&SC to ensure strong operational performance, meeting critical service metrics (Product Availability, Backorder and Backlog)
Partner with GO&SC, Finance, and the Inventory COE to achieve Inventory and SOGL targets
Collaborates with New Product Development Core Teams ensuring stable launch metrics from an operations and supply chain perspective
Responsible for and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients
Oversees product phase outs working closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Sourcing to minimize SOGL while converting customers and supporting the transition to new therapies
Accountable for effective communication with key stakeholders and project team, including CAS Operating Unit (OU) Governance, GO&SC, team members, and functional leadership
People management: assist with cross-functional team recruitment
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the cross-functional team
Provide management skills to lead, coach and support core team members as required to ensure solution success
Deliver Operational Excellence drives continuous improvement of core business processes and systems to deliver better experiences for patients, providers, and employees.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Supply Chain knowledge an advantage
Lean Manufacturing and manufacturing flow knowledge an advantage
Requires broad management knowledge and experience in leading functional and project teams desirable
Typically has mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function
Bachelor’s degree NFQ level 8 and 7+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of relevant experience with Masters degree
5 years Organizational leadership experience
Strong leadership skills and proven ability to build relationships and influence effectively indirectly in a large global, matrixed organization
Strong ERP system knowledge with mastery Power BI an advantage
APICS certification an advantage with strong MPS and MRP knowledge
Medtronic Performance System and OpEx (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing certification)
Proven business acumen with general management perspective.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supply Chain knowledgeLean ManufacturingProject managementOperational ExcellenceInventory managementMPS knowledgeMRP knowledgeProblem solvingContinuous improvementBusiness process management

Soft Skills

LeadershipRelationship buildingInfluencingCoachingTeam managementCommunicationCollaborationRecruitmentEvaluationStakeholder management

Certifications

APICS certificationLean Manufacturing certificationSix Sigma certificationBachelor’s degree NFQ level 8Master’s degree