Medtronic · 19 hours ago
Principal PD Project Management Specialist - NMPH - Fridley, MN (Onsite)
Fridley, Minnesota, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $214K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to addressing complex health challenges. The Principal Project Management Specialist will lead manufacturing processes and support new product introductions, ensuring effective collaboration across teams to enhance product development and operational efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Assist Core Team Operations Representatives (CTOR) with executing test method development and validation, driving development builds, and maintaining capacity plans along with the MVR/Design Transfer
Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams to evaluate, develop, and manage projects related to new product development and the ongoing lifecycle management of products, processes, and therapies
Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, acting as a liaison between project management, project teams, and line management
Create predictive models for cost, yield, and capability, and drive the implementation of action plans for improvement
Lead meetings for the extended Operations team, including the monitoring of end-game activities
Organize and lead Voice of Operation (VOO) events and facilitate design transfer reviews
Work closely with Manufacturing Operations teams to ensure voice of customer and operations needs are met before transfer to manufacturing
Drive the setup and execution of SAP processes
Lead efforts to collect and provide Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) feedback to product design teams
Lead smaller-scale projects as the Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR)
Demonstrate an understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) with various vendors
Lead and execute projects with minimal supervision, including the ability to plan and document project activities
Develop mechanisms for monitoring project activities progress and prepare status report
Proactively manage risks associated with assigned projects by anticipating resource conflicts and resolving issues as they arise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, OR
Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR
PhD with 3 years relevant experience
Preferred
Program or project management experience
Mechanical aptitude and/or experience with tooling and fixturing, including design or rapid prototyping
Experience in new manufacturing process and equipment development, characterization, and qualifications
Experience working in medical device or other regulated industry
Experience or extensive knowledge of at least 2 related disciplines (with knowledge of all) such as:
Product development
Manufacturing Engineering
Supply chain planning/capacity planning for launch
Technical expertise in qualifications (i.e., validation including IQ/OQ/PQ, CPAP, or related)
Design for Manufacturability (DMR/DFSS or similar methodology)
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)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
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