Sr quality operational excellence program manager
Louisville, co, mounds view, mn or remote within the us
Careers that change lives
In this exciting role as a senior quality operational excellence program manager you will have responsibility for leading, initiating, and executing cross functional teams and enterprise level programs.
Our global quality strategy is rooted in the medtronic mission and our quality policyBeing a `trusted partner` means always putting patient safety first, upholding product quality, and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our business relationships and programs.
A day in the life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Leads or leverages cross functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage enterprise level projects and processes.
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management, project team, and line management, and senior management.
Manages the development and implementation process of a company’s services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of strategic enterprise level priority programs (e.gManufacturing transfer initiatives, cost reduction initiatives, process improvements, etc.)
Applies and demonstrates strong leadership that results in a collaborative culture using clear, credible, objective and proactive communications and stakeholder management, including communication with company executives.
Interfaces with all applicable external stakeholders for the project including end users, distributors, and suppliers.
Responsible for significant cross functional and cross business unit collaboration to secure project personnel and budget.
Monitors the effectiveness and performance of the project and project team and facilitates the development of contingency plans and recommended corrective actions as required.
Utilize effective project management techniques to independently execute on project deliverablesThis includes managing scope, schedule, risk and budget.
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.
Assesses project issues and facilitates resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and goals.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Gathers requirements, works on requirements planning, requirements elicitation and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project’s key stakeholders.
Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the program delivers the anticipated business value.
Provides oversight for the development and maintenance of quality programs, systems, processes and procedures that ensure compliance with policies and that the performance and quality of services conform to established internal and external standards and guidelines.
Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting policies, regulatory and/or governmental regulations, and internal regulations to assure compliance.
Works directly with operating entities to provide process analyses oversight on a continuing basis to enforce requirements and meet regulations.
Ensures the quality assurance programs and policies are maintained and modified regularly.
Facilitates uniform standards worldwide and enables best practice sharing, thereby fostering the achievement of company`s mission globally.
Must have: minimum requirements bachelors degree with 7+ years of experience in quality, program management or regulated industry, or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience in quality, program management and/or regulated industry
Nice to have
Experience in managing enterprise level and b2b programs
Demonstrated competencies and ability to apply independently: self-management, goal achievement, personal accountability, planning & organizing, resiliency, flexibility,
Experience wih transferring medical device manufacturing from one facility to another
Quality system, manufacturing, and/or supply chain experience in a regulated industry (medical devices, pharmaceuticals).
Project management professional (pmp) certification
Master’s degree in program management, engineering or similar related field
About medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwideAt medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend lifeWe challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterdayIt 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 teamLet’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ livesHelp us shape the future.
Physical job requirements
The 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 jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsFor office roles: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobileThe employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workersContact 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)
Up to 25% of the time may be required depending on the program and the phase domestic and international.
