Digital Transformation Program Manager Manufacturing

Digital Transformation Program Manager - Manufacturing

The Digital Transformation Program Manager - Manufacturing leads enterprise-critical digital initiatives at Medtronic's Nathan Lane Manufacturing site in Plymouth, MN - a high-volume, highly regulated operation producing life-saving medical devices.

In this role, you will lead the pilot and deployment of digital manufacturing solutions, including a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and advanced manufacturing analytics. You will help drive the site's digital transformation strategy by delivering scalable, integrated solutions that connect shop-floor execution, business processes, and enterprise systems such as SAP.

This role goes beyond program coordination. It requires a leader who can bridge manufacturing operations, digital technologies, business processes, and people- driving adoption, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering sustainable business impact.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working five days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

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

• Lead end-to-end digital manufacturing initiatives, including MES and related digital solutions, in a highly regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Implement and integrate MES with shop-floor systems, SAP, quality systems, and other enterprise applications to enable seamless data flow and operational visibility.
• Plan and execute digital manufacturing projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and compliance requirements.
• Lead change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, user adoption, and sustainment.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT to support the site's digital transformation roadmap and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop a scalable digital manufacturing foundation that enables real-time visibility, advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of project management experience
• Or an advanced degree with a minimum of three years of project management experience
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives within a regulated industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading digital manufacturing and MES initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional technology projects and system implementations.
• Knowledge of MES, SAP, Quality Systems, and shop-floor automation integration.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and regulatory requirements in a regulated industry.
• Experience driving change management, including stakeholder engagement, training, and user adoption.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and align teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Medtronic 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): $120,000.00 - $180,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.