Senior Supply Chain Program Manager

Medtronic

As Senior Supply Chain Program Manager, lead initiatives that optimize service, cost, and customer value at Medtronic. Collaborate across teams to drive supply chain excellence in healthcare solutions.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,400 - $195,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, advocate, and execute on Supply Chain transformational projects that align with the business and enterprise strategies to maximize service and cost.
Utilize process improvement and project management principles and tools to deliver practical solutions to complex problems and achieve significant improvement results.
Communicate and share results and “how it was done” best practices.
Excel at technical skills associated with Six Sigma, Lean, and Project Management techniques for medium to large sized projects and/or workstreams inside of larger projects.
Lead projects from initiation to successful/timely completion; develop and define project charters, schedules, and key milestones/deliverables.
Anticipate and proactively manage program risks and issues that impact program progress.
Assess change readiness and prepare plans for helping stakeholders through change.
Successfully influence and manage at all levels of the organization.
Passionately drive process excellence visibility and awareness across the businesses.
Interface with IT for project-based needs.
Report and communicate status of projects to Operations & GSC Senior staff or other appropriate leadership regularly.
Perform supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution.
Create integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers.
Plan and analyze activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Project Management experience with proven track record of project execution
Ability to lead, energize and influence change efforts at all levels of a complex organization
Hands-on experience managing Cross Functional Projects
Green Belt certification
Proficient in the use of project management tools
Proven problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to evaluate alternatives, develop innovative solutions, display proactive approach and initiative to resolve obstacles
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to work with little direction and supervision, manage timelines and expectations, adjust for unplanned assignments, and adapt to changing priorities
Experience working in Global Network Design and implementation of projects
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.

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

Six SigmaLeanProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementLogisticsMaterial ProcurementProduction PlanningInventory ControlVendor SelectionQuality Control

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing ChangeProblem SolvingDecision MakingCommunicationAdaptabilityProactive ApproachInitiativeCollaborationStakeholder Management

Certifications

Green Belt Certification