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Senior Process Excellence Manager

Med*** · Minneapolis, MN
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Job summary

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Jul 2026 At Med*** 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.

Benefits

CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexiblePackageA 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 ofResources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every cSalary ranges for U.S (excl.PR) locations (USD):$144,800.00 - $217,200.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incent

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of relevant program management experience (advanced degree with 5+ years relevant experience)
  • Lean Six Sigma certification
  • Nice to Have:
  • 2+ years of experience operating at a senior manager level
  • Preferred background in manufacturing, operations, or other process-intensive environments.
  • Experience applying Lean in regulated or complex domains (e.g., medical device, pharma, healthcare).
  • Strong experience with value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving
  • Demonstrated success in organizational transformation initiatives, particularly establishing shared service centers or centers of excellence
  • Proven track record negotiating and implementing strategic solutions to meet anticipated business needs with predictability
  • Using project management
  • Working knowledge of financial principles, quality systems
  • and medical device regulations

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will leverage your project management expertise, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and leadership
  • Lead end-to-end process transformation initiatives across Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality functions, focusing on shared service optimization, standardization, and scalability.
  • Facilitate cross-functional value stream mapping and process redesign workshops to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and create integrated, future-state processes.
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies to diagnose root causes, implement sustainable improvements, and quantify business value.
  • Manage large projects or processes with considerable latitude in determining deliverables, with limited oversight from manager
  • Coach, review and delegate work to lower-level specialists, acting as a team leader for organizational change initiatives
  • Work cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and others, to drive more effective interactions between various parts of the business and build integrated processes
  • Structure organizational needs by documenting clear milestones and driving actions to meet those milestones
  • Quickly discern competing needs of stakeholders and negotiate solutions that bring about the best value to Med*** overall
  • Identify how data may be used to identify and/or track opportunities, detect broad trends, and communicate meaningful stories to stakeholders
  • Navigate ambiguity and complex, technical processes with limited support from subject-matter experts
  • Maintain engagement with senior leaders across the organization through regular communications that bring clarity and momentum on actions needed

Skills

LeadershipProject ManagementSix Sigma

Degrees

AssociateBachelorDegreeHighSchool

Travel

TravelTravel 10%

Industry

EducationHealthcareInsuranceManufacturingPharmaPublic-sector

Company size

Enterprise