Hybrid Program Manager, RST RPE PMO

at Medtronic

• Job title: Program Manager, RST RPE PMO
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $136,000 - $204,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, North Haven, United States

About the role

• Program Manager overseeing released product engineering projects at Medtronic. Collaborating across teams to enhance robotics surgical technology and maintain product reliability.

Responsibilities

• 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)