Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) Endo

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Jun 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 LifeEngineers and Scientists create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.Join us to make a lasting impact. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result, and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.This is an onsite role located at our Lafayette, CO campus and within our Endoscopy OU.                  PD (Product Development) Program Manager / Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) is the primary Operations interface to the New Product Development (NPD) Core team.  This is a highly visible and impactful role in the operations network and to the Endoscopy business unit of Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit. The CTOR will lead cross-functional extended teams and is responsible for value stream selection, planning, execution, and implementation of new products into manufacture.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: o   Managing Operations Project Metrics such as Predicted Product Costs and Line Yieldso   Generating Design Transfer Deliverables (Plans and Reports)o   Working with Stakeholders to set Manufacturing Strategy including:Manufacturing Site SelectionContract Manufacturing Statement of workCapacity AnalysisCapitalManufacturing Process Validation Planning/StrategyEquipment Supplier SelectionPilot Lines/scale up requirements (as needed by program)o   Driving Process Development:Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.Designs sequence of manufacturing operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.o   Lead the Extended Operations Team to ensure on-time and on-budget performance through the new product development cycle. o   Follow compliance processes for New Product Development o   Execute pre-established Operations Strategies.COMMUNICATIONS & INFLUENCE RESPONSIBILITIESServe as the “Voice of Operations” within the Product Development TeamActive and effective listenerAbility to lead and Influence between Extended Operations Team and Core Team Effective written and spoken communicatorCoach and develop extended Operations members, to help individuals advance their skills and careers.  Provide performance feedback.Recognize teams and individuals for exceptional performanceAbility to influence and negotiate requirements to meet program outcomes.  Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ask critical questions without being the subject matter expert Ensure scope, cost, resource and schedule alignment between operations and core team functions Ensure structured problem methods and predictive engineering principles are consistently and rigorously applied, such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, DRM, FTQ or similar concepts.Autonomy: PD Program Manager in the CTOR role is responsible for medium to larger scale programs.  A successful candidate will need to bring clarity, refine plans, and drive team execution through ambiguously defined situations.  Guidance from peers and stakeholders is readily available.Organizational Impact: The candidate will own and ensure overall Operations project execution.  Results are accomplished by indirectly leading Extended Operations functions such as Supply Management, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Contract Manufacturing, Packaging & Labeling, Sterilization, Global Supply Chain, and Distribution functions. Influence and Complexity:  A successful candidate will be able to: 1) Apply best practices and lead meetings with internal/external stakeholders, 2) Communicate effectively to higher level management, 3) Solve issues through information exchange and influence, and 4) Gain cooperation of other functions on program objectives and plan execution.  Flexibility: A successful candidate may need to work with remote manufacturing plants (internal and external). Travel may be required for this role and is usually planned in advance to meet project needs with up to 25% domestic/international travel.MUST HAVE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelors degree required with minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experienceNICE TO HAVEAdvanced degree in an Engineering discipline or Masters in Business Administration Medical device product development and/or manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of FDA, ICH and IEC standardsExperience across the entire product lifecycleDRM, DFSS or Six Sigma Green Belt CertifiedProven Operations experience with depth of knowledge in at least one Operations functionExperience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical device, pharmaceutical, avionics, automotive)Experience with problem solvin