Supply Chain Program Manager

Job Overview

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 22 Jul 2026. Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Program Manager to join its Global Supply Chain team.

Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota or Lafayette, Colorado. The role requires onsite presence four days per week.

• Develop, advocate, and execute supply‑chain transformation projects aligned with business and enterprise strategies.
• Apply Six Sigma, Lean, and project‑management principles to deliver practical solutions and significant improvement results.
• Lead projects from initiation through successful completion; create project charters, schedules, and key milestones.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks and issues that impact progress.
• Prepare change‑readiness plans and guide stakeholders through change initiatives.
• Influence and manage cross‑functional relationships across Operations, Finance, GSC, Sourcing, Quality, Marketing, Distribution, and Customer Service.
• Interface with IT for project‑based system needs.
• Communicate status and results to senior staff and leadership regularly.
• Perform supply‑chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, vendor selection, and distribution.
• Create integrated processes among internal functions and external suppliers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material‑control systems to reduce costs and streamline operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with project‑management tools.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, manage timelines, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Project‑management experience with a proven record of project execution.
• Capacity to lead, energize, and influence change at all organizational levels.
• Hands‑on experience managing cross‑functional projects.
• Green Belt certification.
• Experience in global network design and implementation of projects.

The role requires independent mobile activity and computer interaction. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Salary Range (U.S. ex. PR): $ – $ (USD).
• Eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance;
  Health Savings Account;
  Flexible Spending Account;
  Life insurance;
  Long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer match;
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and short‑term disability.
• Tuition assistance and global well‑being program.

Medtronic is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis 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, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Medtronic provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.