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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Our Neurovascular Operating Unit develops and delivers advanced, minimally invasive endovascular technologies for the treatment of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, brain aneurysms, and other complex cerebrovascular conditions. Through catheters, stent retrievers, flow diversion, and embolization systems, these solutions enable rapid, image-guided interventions that restore blood flow, secure vessels, and support consistent performance in high-acuity neurovascular procedures.
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Neurovascular
As a Business Process Program Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of PLM, PIPO, and finished goods inventory reduction initiatives. This role partners cross-functionally across the Neurovascular OU and GOSC, combining business acumen with project management to drive analysis, recommendations, and execution across product lifecycle and inventory strategies.
Onsite
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role may require <20% travel domestically.
As Business Process Project Manager, you will:
Strategy & Planning
- Develop and manage end-to-end PIPO plans for assigned product families, including timelines, milestones, and readiness criteria
- Establish and track finished goods inventory and SOGL reduction plans against OU targets
- Act as the primary contact for PLM and inventory planning, including escalation and issue resolution
- Identify opportunities for SKU rationalization and portfolio optimization
- Support process improvements, including RACI alignment and SMART action tracking
Execution
- Analyze forecast, sales, and inventory data to inform decisions and recommendations
- Track PIPO execution, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Coordinate CFN and GTIN transitions in SAP and MAP to ensure data accuracy
- Monitor inventory levels, identify gaps or excess, and address risk areas
- Drive cross-functional actions to meet SKU, inventory, and SOGL targets
Communication
- Provide regular updates to leadership and cross-functional teams on progress, risks, and key decisions
- Develop dashboards to track and communicate performance
- Partner with IBP teams to ensure lifecycle and inventory risks are reflected in S&OE and IBP processes
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR
- Advance degree with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience highly regulated in medical device environment.
- 5+ years’ experience working in one or more of the following functional areas: Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, etc.
- Strong business acumen, problem solving, communication and project management skills
- Experience with business systems and Master Data Management, i.e., SAP, Blue Yonder, PBI etc.
- 3+ years of project or program management experience
For 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.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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 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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $115,200.00 - $172,800.00
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). The 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.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart—putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
It 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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 May 2026
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Our Neurovascular Operating Unit develops and delivers advanced, minimally invasive endovascular technologies for the treatment of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, brain aneurysms, and other complex cerebrovascular conditions. Through catheters, stent retrievers, flow diversion, and embolization systems, these solutions enable rapid, image-guided interventions that restore blood flow, secure vessels, and support consistent performance in high-acuity neurovascular procedures.
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Neurovascular
As a Business Process Program Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of PLM, PIPO, and finished goods inventory reduction initiatives. This role partners cross-functionally across the Neurovascular OU and GOSC, combining business acumen with project management to drive analysis, recommendations, and execution across product lifecycle and inventory strategies.
Onsite
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role may require <20% travel domestically.
As Business Process Project Manager, you will:
Strategy & Planning
- Develop and manage end-to-end PIPO plans for assigned product families, including timelines, milestones, and readiness criteria
- Establish and track finished goods inventory and SOGL reduction plans against OU targets
- Act as the primary contact for PLM and inventory planning, including escalation and issue resolution
- Identify opportunities for SKU rationalization and portfolio optimization
- Support process improvements, including RACI alignment and SMART action tracking
Execution
- Analyze forecast, sales, and inventory data to inform decisions and recommendations
- Track PIPO execution, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Coordinate CFN and GTIN transitions in SAP and MAP to ensure data accuracy
- Monitor inventory levels, identify gaps or excess, and address risk areas
- Drive cross-functional actions to meet SKU, inventory, and SOGL targets
Communication
- Provide regular updates to leadership and cross-functional teams on progress, risks, and key decisions
- Develop dashboards to track and communicate performance
- Partner with IBP teams to ensure lifecycle and inventory risks are reflected in S&OE and IBP processes
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR
- Advance degree with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience highly regulated in medical device environment.
- 5+ years’ experience working in one or more of the following functional areas: Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, etc.
- Strong business acumen, problem solving, communication and project management skills
- Experience with business systems and Master Data Management, i.e., SAP, Blue Yonder, PBI etc.
- 3+ years of project or program management experience
For 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.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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 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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $115,200.00 - $172,800.00
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). The 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.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart—putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
It 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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Tailor your resume to medical device PM frameworks
Medtronic Program Managers are expected to understand FDA regulatory processes, design controls, and stage-gate development cycles. Frame your experience around these frameworks explicitly, not just general project management, so recruiters can immediately map your background to their hiring criteria.
Target divisions with active product pipelines
Medtronic's Cardiac Rhythm, Spine, and Diabetes divisions regularly post Program Manager openings tied to product launches and regulatory milestones. Roles tied to active pipelines are more likely to move quickly through headcount approval and, by extension, through sponsorship decisions.
Clarify your visa category before the offer stage
H-1B, TN, and F-1 OPT each have different employer obligations and timelines. Before Medtronic's recruiter writes your offer, confirm which category applies to you so the HR team can route your file to the right immigration vendor without delays that could affect your start date.
Obtain PMP or CAPM certification before applying
Medtronic Program Manager postings consistently list PMP certification as a preferred or required qualification. Holding it before you apply removes a common screening objection and signals that your credentials are already aligned with U.S. industry expectations, which matters during sponsorship cost-benefit assessments.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Program Manager roles
Medtronic posts Program Manager roles across multiple business units and locations, which makes it easy to miss relevant openings. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Medtronic Program Manager roles that include visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Understand PERM timing if pursuing a Green Card
If Medtronic sponsors your Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, the PERM labor certification process requires DOL to confirm no qualified U.S. workers were available. This process takes months and must begin well before your H-1B six-year limit approaches, so raise the conversation with HR early.
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Does Medtronic sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Yes, Medtronic sponsors H-1B visas for Program Manager roles. The company has an established immigration program that handles petitions through a dedicated HR and legal vendor process. Program Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria given the degree requirements in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field that the role demands.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at Medtronic?
Apply directly through Medtronic's careers portal at jobs.medtronic.com, where roles are posted by business unit and location. You can also browse Program Manager openings that include visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate, which filters positions by sponsorship type so you can confirm eligibility before submitting your application. Tailor your resume to reflect FDA-regulated product development experience.
Which visa types does Medtronic commonly use for Program Manager roles?
Medtronic sponsors H-1B visas most commonly for Program Managers, along with TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for early-career or internship-track Program Manager positions. For longer-term employment, Medtronic also supports Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories for qualified candidates.
What qualifications does Medtronic expect from Program Manager candidates?
Medtronic typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field, often with a preference for an advanced degree. Hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams through FDA regulatory submissions or stage-gate product development cycles is strongly weighted. PMP or CAPM certification is frequently listed as preferred, and prior medical device industry experience differentiates candidates in competitive applicant pools.
How do I plan my timeline if Medtronic is sponsoring my H-1B?
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, so your offer and USCIS lottery registration need to be in place well before that window. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, your OPT end date and the H-1B cap-gap provision will affect when you can work without interruption. Confirm your specific status dates with Medtronic's immigration team as early as possible in the offer process.
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