R&D Program Manager (RPM) - ICT
Medtronic · Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the LifeInterventional Cardiology Therapies is a vital component of the Medtronic Cardiovascular portfolio consisting of three therapies; coronary, renal denervation and structural heart. Our core coronary products treat blocked coronary arteries and we are seeking to solve unmet needs in the rapidly growing field of complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). In renal denervation we are leading the way with the transformational Blood pressure reduction therapy, which has the potential to be a powerful tool in battling the global hypertension epidemic. Structural Heart therapies offer minimally-invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function on the heart focusing on the transcatheter replacement or repair of heart valves.
Our Released Product Management (RPM) team effectively manages the ICT commercial product portfolio by maintaining excellence in customer care, expanding market access, driving improvements in our products, connecting business workstreams, using value based prioritization and elevating performance through effective program planning and execution. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us continue to bring our life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide
Come for a job, stay for a career!The Program manager will manage RPM projects and lead cross functional teams to support the implementation of tactical and strategic activities supporting the ICT RPM Portfolio.
- Manages RPM Projects to solve problems and implement improvements with well-defined plans and delivery methodologies and is accountable for overall project process, performance, and customer satisfaction
- Execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identify resources needed and assign responsibilities.
- Motivate and develop team members while ensuring they clearly understand expectations and performance.
- Resolve issues and ensure task completion by establishing priorities and reaching compromise with team members and functional manager
- Represent OU Operations where required for project prioritization and strategic discussions with RPM and GOSC
- Through effective information flow and interaction, develop harmonious working relations with other functions, and ensure employees within the team have the necessary information and resources to effectively perform their jobs.
- Ensure effective stakeholder management and establish governance processes for communication and escalation
- Identify and carry out practical actions to solve problems using your new and existing skills in project management and lean sigma
Key Skills & Experience - Third Level 8 Degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or related discipline and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong proven track record in project management in a regulated environment
- Demonstrated problem solving ability and experience with lean/six sigma tools
- Dynamic team player and leader and can work effectively and proactively on cross functional global teams
- Good interpersonal skills with a high level of enthusiasm and motivation and ability to develop warm cross functional relationships
- Displays Excellent communication and presentation skills
Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
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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.
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Benefits & CompensationMedtronic 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):$138,400.00-$207,600.00
Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 84,880.00 EUR - 127,320.00 EUR |
The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
U.S. Candidates
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