Program Manager CTOR

$132,000 - $198,000/Yr

Medtronic - Lafayette, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Lafayette, CO

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Program Manager CTOR at Medtronic is a pivotal role that serves as the primary Operations interface to the New Product Development (NPD) Core team. This position is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and implementation of new products into manufacturing, ensuring that operations project metrics are met and that processes comply with regulations. The role requires effective communication and influence across various stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes in the Advanced Surgical Technologies business unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage Operations Project Metrics such as Predicted Product Costs and Line Yields
• Generate Design Transfer Deliverables (Plans and Reports)
• Work with Stakeholders to set Manufacturing Strategy including Manufacturing Site Selection, Contract Manufacturing Statement of Work, Capacity Analysis, Capital, Manufacturing Process Validation Planning/Strategy, Equipment Supplier Selection, and Pilot Lines/scale up requirements
• Drive Process Development by designing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts
• Lead the Extended Operations Team to ensure on-time and on-budget performance through the new product development cycle
• Follow compliance processes for New Product Development
• Execute pre-established Operations Strategies
• Serve as the 'Voice of Operations' within the Product Development Team
• Coach and develop extended Operations members, providing performance feedback and recognizing exceptional performance
• Ensure scope, cost, resource, and schedule alignment between operations and core team functions
• Apply structured problem methods and predictive engineering principles such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, DRM, FTQ or similar concepts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development, or an Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven Operations experience with depth of knowledge in at least one Operations function
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical device, pharmaceutical, avionics, automotive)
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies
• Experience with manufacturing process validation
• Project engineering or program management experience in a new product development and/or manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in an Engineering discipline or Masters in Business Administration
• Medical device product development and/or manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of FDA, ICH and IEC standards
• Experience across the entire product lifecycle
• DRM, DFSS or Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)