Global Process Owner – Senior Program Manager

Medtronic

. Own the global process vision, design principles, operating model, standards, governance, and multi-year roadmap for assigned distribution processes .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,400 - $213,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process transformation, governance, and continuous improvement within global distribution environments, leveraging strong analytical skills to define and implement effective business-process designs and performance measures.

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Process Transformation LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationLean Six Sigma CertificationProcess Architecture ExpertiseGovernance Model Development

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Hard Skills

Process DesignRequirements GatheringKPI DevelopmentRisk ManagementContinuous Improvement MethodsStructured Problem SolvingChange ManagementPerformance ManagementWorkflow AutomationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersCollaboration Across FunctionsCommunication Across Cultures

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise PlatformsAnalytics ToolsReporting DashboardsMaster Data Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltProcess Management CertificationChange Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Global Process OwnerOperational ExcellenceRegulated Business ProcessesControlled DocumentationAudit Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the global process vision, design principles, operating model, standards, governance, and multi-year roadmap for assigned distribution processes
Maintain end-to-end process architecture, including scope, subprocess relationships, decision rights, controls, interfaces, critical handoffs, and cross-process dependencies
Lead current-state assessments, future-state design, standardization, and continuous improvement while addressing business, regulatory, quality, and local requirements
Prioritize process improvements through the GPSO intake and governance model based on enterprise value, risk, readiness, capacity, and strategic alignment
Define business-process designs, requirements, controls, data requirements, and acceptance criteria for systems-enabled change
Partner with Systems Center of Excellence, IT, Quality, Training, Operations, Finance, Data and Insights, and program teams to deliver integrated process and technology solutions
Define deployment, change, learning, readiness, stabilization, and sustainment requirements
Embed improvements in standard work, documentation, training, systems, metrics, and management routines
Establish KPIs and process-risk measures, lead performance reviews, monitor realized benefits, and drive corrective actions
Lead process transformation from current-state assessment through future-state design, deployment, adoption, and sustainment across global distribution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, information systems, quality, supply chain, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience OR advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience leading complex, cross-functional process transformation, standardization, or systems-enabled change in a global, regulated, operational, technical, or enterprise environment
Experience translating business needs into process designs, requirements, roadmaps, governance models, performance measures, and executable plans
Experience influencing senior leaders, regional teams, functions, and operational partners within a matrixed organization without direct authority
Experience collaborating across functions, organizational levels, cultures, and time zones
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Advanced degree or certification in process management, Lean Six Sigma, change management, quality, product management, or program management; Black Belt certification preferred
Experience as a Global Process Owner, product owner, program leader, operational excellence leader, or comparable enterprise process leader
Experience with process architecture, Lean and continuous improvement methods, structured problem solving, control plans, risk management, or performance management
Experience governing controlled documentation, change control, audit readiness, training requirements, risks, controls, or regulated business processes
Experience aligning business processes with enterprise platforms, workflow automation, analytics, master data, reporting, business cases, benefit models, KPI frameworks, or dashboards
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at hire and throughout employment for roles below Principal level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Temporary employees eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees