Sr. Program Manager - R&D Operations, Effectiveness & Innovation

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 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 The Sr. Program Manager - R&D Operations, Effectiveness & Innovation will serve as a dynamic member Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) OU R&D team. Total revenue of ACM is $2B and it will be the largest business at Medtronic. The ACM OU is committed to excellence in innovation and commercialization to pursue our vision and long-term business growth. 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. This role is based out of Lafayette, CO The Sr. Program Manager - R&D Operations, Effectiveness & Innovation's primary responsibility is to support the ACM R&D leadership team, especially the VP, R&D to accelerate our abilities to meet our goals. This role will be instrumental in managing the operational cadence, strategic alignment, and communication within the ACM R&D function. This role includes overseeing key meetings and reviews, designing agendas, and driving timely follow through to enable operational excellence across the R&D function. Acting as a liaison between the VP, R&D and various stakeholders, the Sr. Program Manager- R&D Operations, Effectiveness & Innovation will prepare essential communications in partnership with senior leaders. Position Responsibilities Strategic Implementation: Converting insights into measurable actions/ results ​ Serve as a liaison between the ACM VP, R&D and other senior leaders, employees, portfolio, corporate and external stakeholders. In partnership with R&D leaders and cross functional leaders, prepare presentations, reports, and other communications on behalf of the VP, R&D or other key leaders in the ACM R&D LT . Facilitate effective communication across the ACM R&D function to ensure alignment and collaboration. Develop and track action items for ACM R&D LT. Support the operational cadence and rhythm for ACM R&D LT i.e., Weekly Operating Committee , Monthly Operating Committee and R&D Strategic Committee Support the planning and coordination of business reviews to enable alignment with and execution of the broader business strategy. Design and manage meeting agendas, logistics , and  post meeting  follow-ups for business system forums and meetings. Support ACM R&D strategic and process improvement initiatives . ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Candidate must be highly motivated, proactive, goal driven, customer-focused, have an effective communication skill with ability to explain complex concept simply to senior leadership, high energy level, and strong work ethic. Must be able to think strategically without losing sight of the details and act tactically to achieve desired results. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of work experience leading and managing the execution of strategic programs and projects OR Advanced Degree with 8 years of work experience in leading and managing the execution of strategic programs and projects NICE TO HAVE : Ability to work comfortably with ambiguity and operate effectively in white spaces. Ability to organize and synthesize complex information to communicate in a simple way . Strong Business Acumen and clinical and product domain expertise . Familiarity with ACM business system . Strong organizational skills . Excellent executive communication skills (written and oral) . Strong attention to detail . Strong interpersonal and people management skills . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously . Experience with business ... (truncated, view full listing at source)