Senior Program Manager – Product Dna Ou Wave Deployment (Global Technology & Innovation)

The preferred working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work remotely within the US or onsite at another US-based Medtronic facility.CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVESMEDTRONIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONScience and Technology represents the broad technical talent distributed across our Medtronic Operating Units and functions, in Research and Development organizations, Technology Development Centers, and more. Thousands of scientists, researchers, and engineers work tirelessly to ensure success with new therapies, new technologies, delivering our pipelines, and pursue strategic innovation.  Product DNA is an ecosystem that creates a connected thread of product information, harnessing the collective ingenuity of employees across functions, enabling better collaboration with customers and partners, to rapidly deliver quality products and services, ultimately improving more patients' lives.  As the GT&I Product DNA Wave Deployment Program Manager, you will play a critical role in driving local deployment activities at the local Operating Unit (OU), Region and Function level for each release wave.  The release waves include capabilities such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Mechanical CAD/PDM.  In this role, you willliaise closely with Medtronic Operating Units (OUs), Regions, and Functions as well as various factions of the Product DNA team including Migration, PMO, Organizational Change Management, Training, and other teams to ensure alignment of the Product DNA program deliverables.  We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.  Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute.  We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact.Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we're a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career.  We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.  Join us for a career that changes lives.  Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.  A DAY IN THE LIFE• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of the Product DNA project at the local level and serves as liaison between local project management and planning, local project team, and Product DNA management and team.• Review status of local projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares and delivers status reports.• Monitor the project for each wave from initiation through delivery.• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with the Product DNA and OU/Regional teams.• Communicate with stakeholders and obtain stakeholder engagement to ensure the end deliverables will solve the business problems.• Execute on deliverables to assure OUs remain on track to the project plan, including role mapping, identification of local procedures needing updating, data migration, etc.• Assist the OCM Lead at the local level.• Adapt the Enterprise communications and engagement strategy to define the local communications and engagement plan.• As stakeholder liaison, answer implementation readiness questions, including but not limited to local procedures redlines, training development, role mapping activities.• Champion Product DNA in a way that engages and excites the end user community.• Prepare and participate in Design Pilots, Useability Pilots and User Acceptance Testing.• Provide post go-live Hypercare.MUST HAVE(Minimum Qualifications)• Bachelor's degree• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degreeNICE TO HAVE(Preferred Qualifications)• Strongly Preferred:o Previous Medtronic experienceo Previous program management experience. o Experience using PLM tools (Winchill, Agile, Enovia, etc.) o Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics in a matrix environment. o Advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.  o Ability to establish and maintain a trusted role with the various stakeholders in coordinating multiple functions across multiple organizations. o Able to flex in and out where the program needs by wearing multiple hats to lead and/or execute other swimlanes on the program such as local training, role mapping, data migration and organizational change management. o Familiarity with enterprise level systems (ERP, PDM, PLM, SAP, ALM, etc.). • Experience managing teams across different geographies remotely. • Experience using PDM tools. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, negotiating; planning and organizing teamwork; ability to address difficult situations; conflict resolution; resource constraint and problem solving. Strong written communication skills. • Effective planning and organization skills including the proven ability to work against multiple objectives and on multiple programs simultaneously. • Ability to balance team leadership responsibilities while still operating as an individual contributor at times. • Practical knowledge in leading people through change, including execution of processes, projects, and tactics in a matrixed environment. • Experience implementing initiatives through effective influence management skills at multiple levels in the organization. • Strong interpersonal, relationship and team building skills. • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication for different audiences.• Domestic Travel: Ability to travel within the United States up to 15% of the time if based outside the Minneapolis metropolitan area.ABOUT MEDTRONICTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.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. Learn more about our benefits at http://benefits.medtronic.com.The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.   PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTSThe 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. (ADA-United States of America).EEO STATEMENTIt 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.DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.