Business Process Improvement Manager

About the position We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 January 2026. We are seeking a Business Process Improvement Manager to serve as a driving force for lean transformation and operational excellence across our organization. This highly collaborative role is ideal for someone who thrives on tackling complex challenges, partnering with diverse teams, and delivering impactful, sustainable improvements. The successful candidate will act as an internal consultant, using their expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization to assess current practices, identify opportunities, and implement scalable solutions that enhance capacity, quality, and cost efficiency. Beyond process mapping and analysis, this leader will facilitate cross-functional workshops, develop and track key performance metrics, and communicate progress at every level – from operators to executive leadership. With a strategic yet hands-on approach, you’ll deliver training, mentor colleagues, and leverage best practices to influence change, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and help shape the future of our business operations. If you’re passionate about connecting strategy to results and thrive in environments where adaptability and servant leadership are valued, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact. 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. This role will require 50% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR An advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cross-border or multi-site process improvement projects
• Advanced Lean or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Black Belt, Master Black Belt)
• Previous consulting experience in operational excellence or process transformation
• Demonstrated success leading projects in highly regulated industries (e.g., medical device, pharma, aerospace, automotive)
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Minitab)
• Change management certification or significant experience with organizational change initiatives
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills for executive and frontline audiences
• Experience developing and delivering training for Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies
• Multilingual abilities, especially Spanish, due to international travel and cross-border collaboration
• Familiarity with digital transformation, Industry 4.0, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Track record of mentoring or coaching other process improvement professionals
• Experience with succession planning and talent development
• Strong financial acumen, including cost/benefit analysis and budget management
• High adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Benefits

• 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.
• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

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