Senior Project Management Specialist – Value Stream

• Lead cross-functional Value Stream Management initiatives supporting supply continuity, operational performance, and business priorities throughout the product lifecycle
• Coordinate project reviews, business impact timelines, backorder recovery plans, resource needs, and key deliverables
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, action trackers, and status communications
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, constraints, and dependencies
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Research and Development, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning teams
• Drive project execution and regulatory compliance requirements
• Monitor project performance and KPIs
• Provide stakeholder updates and escalation support
• Implement process improvements that enhance value stream effectiveness and sustainment processes

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in operations management, project management, project coordination, supply chain, manufacturing, or related business operations; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional projects with responsibility for schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communication
• Experience identifying project risks and implementing mitigation plans to support business objectives
• Experience using project management tools to track project execution, milestones, and action items
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment; sponsorship is not offered for roles below Principal level
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering or related field
• Preferred:
  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other project management certification
• Preferred:
  Experience with critical path planning, issue resolution, and risk management methodologies
• Preferred:
  Experience with in the medical device, regulated healthcare, or manufacturing industry
• Preferred:
  Experience working within Medtronic systems, processes, or operational functions
• Preferred:
  Experience collaborating across operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, and planning functions

Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional projects, managing project plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the supply chain and manufacturing sectors. Proficient in risk management and process improvement to enhance operational performance and stakeholder communication.

• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Communication

• Operations Management
• Project Coordination
• Supply Chain Management
• Critical Path Planning
• Issue Resolution
• Process Improvement
• KPI Monitoring
• Backorder Recovery Planning
• Action Tracking
• Project Scheduling

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Medical Device
• Regulated Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Value Stream Management

• Project Management Tools