Sr. Manager Manufacturing & Operations Strategy

Sr. Manager of Manufacturing & Operations Strategy

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.

Our Diabetes Business is looking for a Sr. Manager of Manufacturing & Operations Strategy to drive long term manufacturing and operations strategy to create a competitive advantage for the Diabetes business. You will have responsibility for identifying and executing strategies to drive cost efficiencies and margin improvement within the Diabetes Business. You will collaborate closely with other functions including R&D, Supply Chain, Sourcing and Finance to ensure business continuity and optimize efficiencies across the Operations network.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned :

• Develop and implement long-term manufacturing and operations strategies to improve efficiency, scalability and cost effectiveness.
• Lead Make vs Buy assessments in partnership with Sourcing, Finance and Manufacturing.
• Develop and execute business continuity plans for the Diabetes business.
• Ensure long term capacity plans in place to meet business growth.
• Lead large-scale cross-functional operations transformation programs from concept to execution.
• Identify opportunities to drive gross margin improvements across Diabetes operations and other areas of the P&L as appropriate.
• Benchmark competitive landscape, industry trends and market dynamics, leveraging insights to drive strategy for Operations.
• Prepare and present reports and strategy proposal to Diabetes leadership.

Must Have : Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of program management, product development or other relevant experience OR Advanced degree with a minimum of 5+ years of program management, product development or other relevant experience

Nice to Have

Masters in Engineering or MBA

Project Management Certification PMP

Program management experience in the medical device, aerospace, auto

motive or other highly regulated industry

Experience in product development of drug delivery devices, preferably in

insulin delivery devices

Experience devising and implementing streamlined processes and strategic

programs to improve efficiency, timeliness, and productivity

Experience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence

management skills

Change agent willingness and ability to lead and institute change

Influence management skills : experience working collaboratively at all levels

in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships re

quired to accomplish organizational goals

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal / team effectiveness with

ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of

management and employees

Business acumen : ability to think and act from an overall "best for the busi

ness" perspective

Results oriented, strong sense of urgency

Strong analytical, planning, organization, and time management skills to

effectively develop and execute comprehensive programs and budgets

Effective decision-making skills with ability to negotiate and balance

decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments

and willingness to make tough decisions

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.

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) : $139,200.00 - $208,800.00 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 :

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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.