Senior Engineering Program Manager leading global SPC initiatives to drive process improvements at Medtronic. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve patient quality and business goals.
Responsibilities
Lead Global SPC Deployments Program over multiple sites
Develop and manage program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, while identifying and mitigating risks and developing and managing back-to-green plans as necessary
Identify and mitigate risks, program organization and priority, and tracking
Lead a cross functional team identify and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness (identify to create work standardization)
Manage financials and Planisware for SPC program with weekly updates and monthly alignments with leadership
Lead and develop global stakeholder management and communications – effectively and efficiently communicating project status, priorities, risks, and issues to multiple stakeholders, including cross-functional team members, site leadership, and executive management.
Engage global plant leadership, lead leadership reviews with continuous improvement and SPC lens
Identify and manage SPC deployment program critical path and key cross functional handoffs.
Manage and report on SPC Program Capital & Expense and Savings portfolio for multiple sites
Manage changing priorities and project hopper Planisware project and program financial maintenance
Deploy and promote SPC culture to manufacturing sites
Develop and implement the SPC KPI and tracking system across manufacturing
Develop alignment for process and SPC improvements with stakeholders for individual lines and processes
Lead project implementation from assessment through to procedure production release including equipment installation and validation activities
Lead development of a system-based approach for improving process capability, for sustained site continuous improvement after the project is complete
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of Engineering and Program Management experience OR advanced degree and 5+ years of experience
Strong Project Management Skills: Experience leading and managing large projects in operations/ manufacturing plants
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Six Sigma/ Lean Sigma certification
Excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated teamwork and a strong internal/external customer focus
Negotiation and influence management skills
Experience in identifying risks and implementing risk mitigations into project plans
Program and Project Management to plan, organize and deliver results with key stakeholders and teams
Leadership and Teamwork Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams to achieve common goals.
Technical Background: A strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies, preferably with experience in the relevant engineering domain.
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to dig into details, identify and resolve complex technical and project-related issues
Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks throughout the project lifecycle
Medical device / regulated / FDA environment
Developed and implemented culture change
Excellent organizational skills
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)
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