Sr PD Project Mgmt Spec

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES:Medtronic Diabetes helps people gain better control and awareness over their diabetes. We work in the challenging space where medical devices are in the hands of everyday people, and those people expect state-of-the-art technology to help make managing their diabetes easier and more connected.
This position will be responsible for the execution of New Product Development (NPD) projects focused on next generation continuous glucose monitoring systems. The person will be working closely with the core team leader and cross functional project team(s) to lead project management activities and continuous improvement initiatives within to drive better execution of NPD projects. In addition to supporting the core team leader on the overall project management infrastructure (metrics, reporting, administration, business reviews etc.) this role will participate in implementing best practice tools and techniques in project management within NPD projects.
DIABETES BUSINESS DESCRIPTION:The Diabetes Group at Medtronic is part of Medtronic plc, the global leader in medical technology. We are committed to ongoing breakthrough developments in leading-edge technology, unrivaled service and support, and uncompromising leadership. Medtronic is working with the global community to change the way people manage diabetes. Together, we will transform diabetes care by expanding access, integrating care and improving outcomes, so people with diabetes can enjoy greater freedom and better health.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE:
? You will be working in a team that believes in empowering, developing and giving people in the workplace responsibility for their own actions. The job will require you to embrace diversity of thought, create a culture of trust, have an unselfish mindset and foster leadership in others. ? Coordinate, develop, and track schedules, plans, tasks, and priorities. ? Establish strong relationships with engineering team members and be able to estimate, plan, and execute on program deliverables following design control processes. ? Work closely with the Core Team Leader to track the financials of the project, generate forecasts, manage accruals, and track actuals against the forecast ? Monitor the project from initiation through delivery; Review and prepare program status reports. ? Manage changing priorities on projects through effective schedule management and deployment of Project Management methodologies. ? Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet program goals and objectives. ? Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and intervening for problem solving with core team members and cross-functional team management ? Participate in implementing best practice tools and techniques in project management within NPD projects and optimization of the Product Development Process (PDP) ? Work with Core Team Members and the Design Reliability Manufacturability (Six Sigma) group to ensure integration of tools and methodologies to drive predictability in the innovation of new product portfolio ? Anticipate and mitigate risk points. Make tradeoffs between time, schedule, and cost; while meeting safety and regulatory requirements. ? Schedule project meetings, design review and technical reviews; document meeting minutes and key decisions, and track action items ? Support engineering teams to follow effective process. Promote communication between multiple platform teams and disciplines.
SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM:Typically, an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation - while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education. Must Have: Minimum RequirementsBASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSIN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUMEBachelors degree required Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
NICE TO HAVE:? Experience with highly regulated and/or safety-critical systems is required (medical device experience strongly preferred) ? Solid understanding of structured product development (requirements-driven engineering, requirements documentation, rigorous verification, DFMEA, etc.) ? Experience with Microsoft suite of tools (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) ? Strong verbal and written communication skills ? Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) ? Experience managing projects in the medical device industry ? Experience with 21CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 ? Demonstrated track record of establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. ? High level of enthusiasm, motivation, and drive for results. ? Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, adept at navigating organizational challenges and possess ability to work with through others and accomplish objectives. ? Ability to establish personal credibility and build trust quickly. Experience with highly regulated and/or safety-critical systems is required (medical device experience strongly preferred) ? Solid understanding of structured product development (requirements-driven engineering, requirements documentation, rigorous verification, DFMEA, etc.) ? Experience with Microsoft suite of tools (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) ? Strong verbal and written communication skills ? Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) ? Experience managing projects in the medical device industry ? Experience with 21CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 ? Demonstrated track record of establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. ? High level of enthusiasm, motivation, and drive for results. ? Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, adept at navigating organizational challenges and possess ability to work with through others and accomplish objectives. ? Ability to establish personal credibility and build trust quickly.
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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