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A career at Medtronic is like no other. We are committed, we are purposeful, and we are driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

Do meaningful work, make a difference, and improve lives — starting with your own.

We are seeking a Principal Business Process Improvement Consultant to serve as the agent for cultural change through leading and facilitating Lean Sigma Projects and other Continuous Improvement activities. The Principal Business Process Improvement Consultant will be responsible for developing, advocating, and enabling the tools and methodologies to drive process excellence. These tools may include, but are not limited to Lean, Six Sigma, project management, and other improvement techniques.

At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. 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.

A Day in the Life

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

• Plans, performs, and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).

• Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.

• Organizes, leads, and facilitates cross-functional project teams.

• Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.

• Collects data to identify root cause of problems.

• Measures performance against process requirements.

• Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls.

• Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality.

• May deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement, and control.

• Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes.

• Communicates team progress.

• Performs cost and benefit analyses.

• Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results.

• May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals.

• The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation - while and adhering to policies.

• Ability to work independently to implement strategic goals and establish operational plans for job area.

• Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

• Strongly influences the design of new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on

• business strategy with a significant impact on functional results.

• Implements strategic goals established by functional leadership.

• Changes or may establish operational plans for job area with long-range impact on results.

• Develops solutions to unique issues.

• Improves upon existing processes and systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation.

• Interacts with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels, including executive leadership, on significant matters.

• Conducts briefings with senior leaders within the job function.

• Negotiates with others to reach understanding or agreement.

• Frequently provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees.

• Typically manages large, moderately complex initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross functional teams.

• Requires mastery level knowledge of specialty area and working knowledge of several other areas.

• May have deep knowledge of project management.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree or Black Belt Certification preferred.

• Engineering and Operations background from a highly competitive industry/environment.

• Proven leadership skills and business acumen; performance-driven

• Critical Thinker.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to interface and influence at all organizational levels.

• Excellent understanding of data analytic and statistical tools, capable of explaining the underlying concepts and principles.

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple demanding tasks.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services 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.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

A commitment to our employees' lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer many benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Operations Incentive Plan (OIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered complies with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Min Salary

136000

Max Salary

204000

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.