PD PMO Manager - New Ventures

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Jun 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

MiniMed is looking for a PD Program Manager for our New Ventures group. As a key member of the team to lead New Venture programs. In this exciting role as a Program Manager, you will have responsibility for providing program leadership to cross-functional New Venture programs.

New Ventures is focused on developing new diabetes systems, products and solutions in an inorganic, accelerator environment. Our team is unique in that we can adapt to a variety of business, patient and marketplace needs that span the entire spectrum of our product portfolio today and in the future. Our mission drives the need to be a highly skilled, flexible, extremely efficient, versatile and agile team in medical device product development for the benefit of our patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in need of intensive insulin therapy.

The Program Manager is responsible for driving strategy and the execution of programs that deliver products for patients in need of emerging solutions to help manage their diabetes. Using broad cross-functional knowledge and comprehensive management skills, the program manager will provide leadership and direction to and collaborate with a cross-functional program development team including co-collaborators, outside partners and internal members with expertise from a wide variety of engineering and product development disciplines. Some of these team member disciplines include engineering (mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, manufacturing), operations, marketing, clinical regulatory affairs, quality and other key business functions. In addition, the program manager will generate a program plan based on input from the team which details a comprehensive plan for the program including scope, risks, work product, resources, interdependencies and schedule. As the leader of the program, the program manager will engage senior leadership and be the owner of the program performance.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and lead New Product Introduction and Sustaining programs from conception through commercialization

• Program Planning: Program charters, program plans, Resource (expense and FTE), key risks and mitigation strategy, program schedule and interdependence

• Program Execution:

• Leading the program team against plan

• Coaching and mentoring team members

• Effective risk management

• Tracking program schedule

• Creation, reconciliation and tracking of program budget

• Effective conflict resolution

• Communication with leaderships, management and team members including appropriate risk and escalation management

• Build a solid and high performing team with clear communication to leadership, extended team members, and enabling functions

• Engages team members to ensure effective team dynamics and mutual accountability.

• Bring and implement program management best practices within team. Influence positive change outside of Program Management team

• Provides regular updates and strategies for executive management review and decision making around program priorities, budget, timing, resources and assumptions, including impact on the customer, enterprise-wide resources, and revenues.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Program management experience in the medical device domain with emphasis in Class III Implantable medical devices and external devices that communicate with them

• Experience managing Contract Development/Manufacturing organizations

• Strong program management skills

• Project Management Certification, such as PMP

• Mastery and proficiency in product development and new product introduction, including clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of cross-functional project teams and functional management

• Knowledge of Program Phase-In and Phase-Out Planning

• Influence management skills; experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals

• Business acumen: ability to think and act from an overall "best for the business" perspective

• Results oriented, self-starter with a strong initiative and sense of urgency

• Enthusiasm and a desire to affect change

• Experience and demonstrated track record of leading within complex organizations requiring strong team leadership and influencing skills

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal/team effectiveness - ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of management and employees.

• Effective decision-making skills - experience negotiating and balancing decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments and willingness to make tough decisions. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.

• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively develop and execute comprehensive programs and budgets.

• Experience with MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VISIO, Outlook, SharePoint, Jira, OneNote and other collaboration and workflow management tools

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.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$138,000.00 - $234,000.00

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

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About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it's needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here ( .

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