Job Description

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

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The Organizational Effectiveness and Organizational Change Management Program Manager for Global Supply Chain and Operations is a critical role responsible for driving and managing strategic change initiatives within the organization. This role focuses on enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability of the Global Supply Chain and Operations department through structured change management processes. The Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of change initiatives, leading to improved operational performance and organizational excellence.
This Organizational Effectiveness and Organizational Change Management Program Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that the Global Supply Chain and Operations department can adapt to evolving business needs and drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Change Strategy Development: Collaborate with leadership to define the change strategy and objectives , ensuring alignment with the overall business goals. Change Planning: Develop comprehensive change management plans, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement strategies. Stakeholder Engagement: Identify key stakeholders and build strong relationships to gain their support and alignment with change initiatives. Communication: Create and execute communication plans to keep all relevant parties informed about changes, progress, and the impact on the organization. Training and Development: Design, develop, and deliver training programs to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to new processes and systems. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and resistance to change and develop mitigation strategies to address these challenges. Measurement and Evaluation: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of change initiatives and provide regular progress reports to leadership. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for ongoing improvement in processes and systems to support organizational effectiveness. Project Management: Oversee and coordinate multiple change projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments and teams to ensure a seamless integration of change initiatives into existing workflows. Change Implementation and Support: Collaborate with project teams to execute change initiatives according to the change management plan. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of change management activities, including documentation of lessons learned and best practices. Prepare progress reports and status updates for project stakeholders and senior leadership. Evaluate and report on the overall success and impact of the change initiative.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development , Change Management, or a related field ( Master's degree preferred). Proven experience in organizational change management, preferably within a global supply chain and operations environment. Strong understanding of change management and organizational effectiveness principles, methodologies, and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Project management experience and proficiency in project management tools and techniques. Analytical skills to assess the impact of changes and measure their success. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to a dynamic and evolving environment. Change management certification (e.g., Prosci , ACMP) is a plus.

Experience:

Bachelors degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or a advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Experience managing complex change initiatives and projects in a global context is highly desirable. Familiarity with supply chain and operations processes and systems is a plus.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

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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.





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

About Medtronic

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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.