We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Sep 2026

A Day in the LifeThe Surgical Operating Unit Program Management Office (PMO) Process Excellence team is responsible for enabling effective project planning, execution, and portfolio management through standardized processes, systems, and tools. This team partners with program leaders, project teams, and functional stakeholders to drive consistency, visibility, and operational excellence across product development and business initiatives.
The Senior Project Management Specialist/ System Administrator supports the administration, optimization, and deployment of project management tools and systems while advancing project management best practices throughout the organization. This role combines project leadership, systems administration, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement to support successful project execution within a highly regulated medical device environment.
This is an onsite position that may be located in North Haven, Connecticut; Lafayette, Colorado; or Mounds View, Minnesota.

         

         

The Senior Project Management Specialist/ Systems Administrator partners with project and functional teams to support project management systems, lead tool-related initiatives, and drive adoption of project management processes. This role serves as a key resource for planning, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement activities that enable effective project execution and portfolio visibility across the Surgical Operating Unit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, administration, maintenance, and deployment of project management tools and systems, including ResourceFirst, Prochain Fusion, Microsoft Project, and related platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate business needs, define requirements, and implement improvements to project management systems and processes.
• Facilitate project planning, execution, tracking, and reporting activities to support project teams and program leadership.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, dashboards, metrics, and status reports to provide visibility into project performance and resource utilization.
• Identify project risks, issues, and process gaps, and implement solutions to support schedule, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams, functional stakeholders, and leadership to support alignment, communication, and decision-making.
• Lead or support initiatives focused on improving project management methodologies, tools, governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, user adoption, and training activities associated with project management systems and process enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of professional experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years of professional experience.
• Experience supporting project planning, execution, tracking, and reporting activities within a business, technical, engineering, or product development environment.
• Experience working with project management systems, tools, or software platforms.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to implement projects, processes, or business system improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience leading or coordinating complex projects.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device product development or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience administering project management tools and systems such as ResourceFirst, Prochain Fusion, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated success driving project management process improvements, stakeholder alignment, and project delivery in a matrixed organization.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. a7 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.

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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):$118,400.00 - $177,600.00

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).

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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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:

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