Global Supply Chain Program Manager

Global Supply Chain Planning Program Manager

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.

As a Global Supply Chain Planning Program Manager, focused on leading enterprise-wide supply chain transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on phase-in/phase-out programs, EU MDR activities, supply planning optimization, and cross-functional program execution.

Located at Medtronic's headquarters in Minneapolis, MN or in Lafayette, CO, this role is onsite four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute global supply chain transformation programs that improve service, reduce costs, and align with business strategy.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to solve complex operational challenges and drive measurable improvements.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, including charters, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation.
• Drive change management efforts, assess organizational readiness, and support stakeholder adoption of new processes.
• Partner and influence cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, IT, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing, Distribution, and Customer Service.
• Oversee key supply chain planning and logistics activities, including procurement, inventory management, production planning, outsourcing, and distribution.
• Develop and implement integrated processes, policies, and material control systems that improve efficiency, streamline operations, and support business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years' experience in supply planning, or advanced degree with a 3+ years' experience in supply planning experience
• Experience in one or more of the following: SAP, Blue Yonder, Power BI
• 3+ years in program/project management execution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive organizational change across complex, cross-functional environments.
• Strong project management and process improvement expertise, including proficiency with project management tools and Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions and proactively remove obstacles.
• Self-directed professional with experience managing competing priorities, adapting to change, and supporting global network design and supply chain implementation projects.