Sr Transformation Program Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Apr 2026 At Medtronic 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. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will be responsible to build and operationalize a Cost-to-Serve capability across a fragmented, global service environment by integrating financial and operational data, establishing foundational data structures, and driving cross-functional execution. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Develops long-range objectives and strategic plans for corporation or major division by identifying internal and external strategic issues that could affect growth and profitability. Scans environment for business opportunities, maintains surveillance over market, and may perform financial analysis of acquisition candidates. Develops and monitors profitability, productivity, and growth targets. May prepare acquisition proposals, recommend financial and nonfinancial strategic objectives and alternatives, and implement and maintain strategic and operational plans. Plans and coordinates business reviews, resource allocations, organization structures, and financial analysis. This is not a traditional PM role. It requires a rare combination of: Data architecture thinking (defining what data should exist and how it connects) Analytical depth (working hands-on across messy, incomplete datasets) Business acumen (understanding cost drivers across regions, service models, and P&L impacts) Program leadership (driving alignment across Finance, IT, Service, and Regions) – heavily complex/matrixed org Communicate to executives & provide detailed/tactical direction to technical SME’s Core focus areas 1. Cost-to-Serve Framework Development Define the data model and methodology for cost-to-serve (install base, transaction volume, cost pools) Establish initial manual frameworks to bridge current system gaps Create scalable structure aligned to future system harmonization 2. Data Integration & Insight Generation Consolidate fragmented data across Finance, Service Ops, and regional systems Translate raw data into actionable insights (cost drivers, variability, opportunities) Partner with analytics/reporting teams to build repeatable reporting 3. Cross-Functional Program Leadership Drive alignment across Finance, IT, Service Delivery, and Business Units Identify and resolve data gaps, inconsistencies, and ownership issues Act as the single-threaded leader for cost insights initiatives 4. Master Data Governance (Critical Add-On) Lead coordination of master data improvement efforts Translate business pain points into specific data requirements and fixes Provide executive-level clarity on impact vs. activity 5. Scrap, Obsolescence, Gain, and Loss (SOGL) Reduction & Execution Develop critical insights into current sources and drivers of SOGL across regions, products, and service activities Define clear metrics, baselines, and reduction targets for SOGL in partnership with Finance and Service leadership Lead or oversee execution of prioritized initiatives and projects targeting SOGL reduction, tracking progress and realized impact Must Have: Bachelor's degree and minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications) “Structured chaos” operator – thrives in ambiguity Deep Excel / data wrangling / analytical thinking (not a technical dashboard developer) Ability to move between Executive strategy conversations Hands-on data problem solving Strong influence skills in a global matrix organization MDT knowledge & experience a bonus For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. 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. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. Benefits & Compensation 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):$160,000.00 - $240,000.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here. 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