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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

**Position Location:** This is an onsite position with a minimum requirement of four days per week at our Rice Creek East facility.

We are looking for a Sr. Program Manager to join our Neuromodulation – DBS team.

Medtronic pioneered the field of neuromodulation with groundbreaking innovations, including the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) system for movement disorders. More than 40 years later, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation, constantly challenging ourselves to disrupt the markets we created. By advancing science with bold thinking and collaboration, we bring together the right expertise to engineer groundbreaking therapies and technologies that transform patient care.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, unique backgrounds, and individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful, committed, and driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Core Team Leader (CTL) is a cross-functional business leader responsible for driving decision-making and execution within development projects. They are accountable for the management direction of all phases of design and development of new medical device systems, software, and user experience from product definition through development, manufacturing process characterization, production ramp, and global commercialization.

For more background on Medtronic DBS Therapy:

+ Medtronic DBS Therapy Overview (https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professionals/specialties/neurology/therapies-procedures/deep-brain-stimulation.html)

+ Patient Information on DBS

+ Medtronic Parkinson's on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MedtronicParkinsons)

Responsibilities

You will be accountable for the full lifecycle of projects, starting with forming high-performing teams that ensure the successful and predictable delivery of solutions for commercial release. Additionally, you will guide cross-functional Core Team members to foster collaboration and cross-functional effectiveness. You will be the key champion in overcoming barriers, driving decisions, and cultivating a culture of empowerment across the organization.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

+ Drive cross-functional core team and work directly with functional leaders, regional leaders, and extended teams to ensure clear communication of program objectives, deliverables, and timing of key milestones.

+ Plan and maintain program resourcing, schedule, and budget, including working across design and manufacturing sites to ensure appropriate skillsets are available.

+ Manage daily execution of the program, leading team members to execute on-time, on-budget, within scope project completion, while managing stakeholder and business expectations.

+ Use program management tools including critical path tasks, project schedules, work breakdown, and tracking tools to manage project risks, monthly spend, and activities.

+ Lead team culture and effectiveness, including defining roles and responsibilities, team norms, recognition, onboarding, and decision-making processes.

+ Understand applicable product standards and procedures to plan for required regulatory deliverables.

+ Maintain regular communication with the DBS Therapy Director and functional leadership to ensure issues are resolved and alignment of priorities are clear to maintain schedule milestones and adhere to expense and capital allocation.

+ Proactively ensure product performance meets customer needs, seeking independent input and review as needed to control risk and ensure a successful product launch.

+ Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as a leader of cross-functional teams through the intricate details of development projects; from scope definition, cost management to schedule development and risk management.

+ Regular communication with the Neuromodulation leadership team through program updates and program review committee discussions.

+ Mentor team members to ensure each team member is fully engaged and contributing to project success.

+ Champion product development best practices such as collecting high-quality Voice of Customer inputs, early risk burn-down, and design for manufacturability.

+ Deliver results with uncompromising quality, integrity, and ethics.

+ 25% or less domestic travel.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.

+ Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

+ Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

To Be Successful in This Role

+ Medical device industry experience, including new product development, released product management, DRM, clinical assessments, and regulatory submissions.

+ Experience leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams in a matrixed organization, developing collaborative relationships.

+ Experience working with global manufacturing sites on assessment and implementation of design changes.

+ Demonstrated experience with program management practices, including facilitating team meetings, creating and delivering presentations, risk-based decision-making, and driving meetings to action-oriented decisions.

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

+ MS degree in engineering or scientific field or MBA degree.

+ Passion for the Medtronic Mission, our Patients, and Customers.

+ Strong communication skills, written, verbal, and listening, with all levels of the organization.

+ Demonstrated strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Identifies, manages, resolves, and escalates issues in a proactive, creative, and timely fashion.

+ Results-oriented. Demonstrated ability to drive programs to completion in adherence to aggressive project schedules and budgets.

+ Enthusiasm towards process improvements and change management.

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.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$170,400.00 - $255,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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 (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic)

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 (http://www.medtronic.com) .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here (https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic-wide/public/united-states/employee-support-services/careers/la-county-legal-notice.pdf) a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities

+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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