Principal Business Process Project Management Specialist - Clinical PMO

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 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

As a Principal Business Process Project Management Specialist, you will support the Clinical Project Management Office (PMO) by managing and executing a portfolio of clinical projects, including post-market clinical studies and related initiatives.

This role is focused on driving consistent execution, maintaining operational processes, and ensuring visibility across multiple active projects. Success in this role requires strong project management expertise combined with a solid understanding of clinical research processes, requirements, and cross-functional dependencies.

You will leverage established PMO frameworks, tools, and best practices to coordinate work, monitor progress, and support delivery across cross-functional clinical teams.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Project Execution & Oversight

• Manage multiple concurrent clinical projects from initiation through completion
• Own project scope, schedule, and execution across assigned initiatives
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and dependencies using tools such as Smartsheet
• Track progress, identify risks, and ensure alignment to study milestones and deliverables
• Ensure consistent execution of established PMO processes and clinical project standards

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operational aspects of assigned projects
• Serve as liaison between clinical teams, functional partners, and leadership
• Drive alignment across stakeholders and ensure timely issue resolution
• Support resource coordination and workload visibility across projects

Reporting & Visibility

• Maintain project dashboards, status reporting, and portfolio tracking
• Provide clear, consistent updates on project health (timeline, milestones, risks)
• Deliver updates to stakeholders and leadership to support decision-making
• Ensure data accuracy and transparency across reporting tools

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identify project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Lead mitigation planning and drive resolution across cross-functional teams
• Escalate issues as appropriate and ensure timely follow-through

Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement

• Apply established PMO methodologies, tools, and clinical workflows
• Identify opportunities for incremental process improvements
• Support adoption and consistent use of standard tools and practices

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and coordinate work across cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority to drive project outcomes
• Provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced team members as needed

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in project management, clinical research, operations, or related field
• Experience managing multiple complex, cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment
• Experience supporting or working within clinical research (e.g., post-market, IDE, or regulated environment)

Nice to Have

• Strong ownership of project delivery across scope, schedule, risks, and execution for multiple concurrent initiatives
• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects in a regulated or medical device environment, including familiarity with the clinical study lifecycle
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet or similar), including detailed project planning, dependency management, and tracking
• Demonstrated strength in risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution, with the ability to escalate effectively
• Experience with portfolio‑level reporting, dashboards, and executive‑ready status updates within a PMO or structured delivery environment
• PMP certification (or equivalent experience) and ability to influence, communicate with stakeholders, and mentor junior team members

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

• 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.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$129,600.00 - $194,400.00

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, and Simple 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), and Capital 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.

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About Medtronic

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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