Senior Engineering Program Manager Distribution Automation

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Nov 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 November 2025.

Were seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to join our Distribution Automation team which is focused on delivering next-generation automation solutions across a global distribution this individual contributor role youll serve as a cross-functional leader guiding complex development initiatives from concept to execution.

You will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of automation solutions contributing technical and program leadership to ensure successful and predictable execution across hardware and software systems within distribution operations.

Key to your success will be your ability to foster strong partnerships with Core Team members navigate cross-functional challenges and champion a culture of empowerment and accountability. Youll play a pivotal role in removing barriers enabling decision-making and driving momentum across the organization.

This is an on-site position (minimum 4 days per week) based at either our Memphis TN or Woolwich NJ distribution centers. This role will require 30% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

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

Leads the planning and execution of large-scale automation initiatives across distribution operations ensuring alignment from concept through deployment.

Navigates cross-functional teams including engineering operations IT and external partners to drive decision-making and resolve barriers to progress.

Oversees the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies to enhance automation capabilities and operational efficiency.

Guides the development of new methodologies processes and system designs that combine hardware and software components.

Supports feasibility assessments to ensure proposed solutions meet operational requirements and can be reliably implemented at scale.

Maintains program documentation and ensures traceability across all phases of solution development and deployment.

Coordinates with external suppliers integrators and consultants to align timelines deliverables and installation readiness.

May contribute to the evaluation and implementation of quality assurance practices related to automation systems and infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

OR

Nice To Have

Advanced degree in engineering business or related field

PMP or similar project / program management certification

8 years of experience managing large-scale cross-functional engineering or automation programs

Experience delivering automation solutions in a global distribution or supply chain environment

Strong technical background in both hardware and software systems integration

Track record of successfully leading teams through complex technology designs and implementations

Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Experience working with material handling vendors and integrators in automation projects

Familiarity with RFID ASRS AMR / AGV Vision Systems and other distribution automation technologies

Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to navigate and resolve cross-functional challenges quickly and effectively

Proven success in developing new methodologies processes or system designs for automation

Experience with feasibility studies risk assessments and economic analysis for new solutions

Exceptional communication and documentation skills with experience in keeping large-scale projects on track

Ability to foster a culture of empowerment accountability and continuous improvement within teams

Willingness to travel as needed between distribution centers and external partner sites

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.

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) : $168800.00 - $253200.00

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.

Further details are available at the link below :

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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 95000 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 addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Hp Unix,Automation,Bar Management,Automation Testing,Electrical & Automation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 168800 - 253200