Senior PD Program Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Jul 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

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Our Purpose Interventional Cardiology Therapies is a vital component of the Medtronic Cardiovascular portfolio consisting of three therapies; coronary, renal denervation and structural heart.

Our core coronary products treat blocked coronary arteries and we are seeking to solve unmet needs in the rapidly growing field of complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). In renal denervation we are leading the way with the transformational Blood pressure reduction therapy, which has the potential to be a powerful tool in battling the global hypertension epidemic.

Structural Heart therapies offer minimally-invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function on the heart focusing on the transcatheter replacement or repair of heart valves.

The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary Operations interface to cross-functional Core Teams and is a highly visible senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Operations strategy across the integration of acquired products and teams, new product development, and commercial lifecycle phases, leading global teams to deliver product outcomes aligned with cost, quality, supply, and business objectives.

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A Day in The Life Of

• Program & Operations Strategy
• Lead Operations strategy and execution across integration, new product development, and commercialization phases
• Serve as the Voice of Operations on the Core Team, shaping program direction, trade-offs, and decisions
• Define and drive program scope, timelines, and governance, balancing priorities, risks, and resources across integration and next-generation product development workstreams
• Integration Leadership & Execution
• Lead Operations integration of acquired products, processes, and teams into Medtronic systems, ensuring alignment to quality, supply, and business objectives
• Define and execute integration plans across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems, managing risks and ensuring continuity of supply and product knowledge
• Partner cross-functionally to drive aligned execution, balancing standardization with preservation of critical product and organizational knowledge
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Execution
• Shape and lead the execution of manufacturing and supply chain strategies across internal and external partners to ensure readiness for launch and scale
• Establish performance metrics and drive Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) to deliver robust, scalable products with predictable cost and performance
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the primary Operations liaison across Core Team and functional leadership, ensuring alignment on strategy, priorities, and execution
• Influence and negotiate across stakeholders while establishing effective governance, communication, and escalation pathways
• People & Capability Development
• Lead and influence a global, cross-functional Operations team, aligning resources and capabilities to program and integration needs
• Partner with functional leaders to address capability and capacity needs while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and structured problem-solving
• Key Skills & Experience
• Minimum NFQ Level 8 Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Or Masters degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in a regulated environment
• Proven experience leading programs across new product development and product integration, transfer, or scale-up environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments and manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong Operations leadership experience, with depth across manufacturing, supply chain, or process development, and a track record of delivering against cost, quality, and supply objectives
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Requirement
• This role requires to be onsite at the Galway or Mounds View Minneapolis site.
• Medtronic Offer a Competitive Salary And Flexible Benefits Package#INDJFor 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.
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Job Requirements

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Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$178,400.00-$267,600.00Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 102,720.00 EUR - 154,080.00 EUR |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).U.S. CandidatesThe 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.

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