Principal Process Analyst - ENT at Medtronic in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Description:

Careers that Change Lives
This position has the responsibility and authority to actively lead Medtronic - Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) assigned projects to achieve business objectives through use of formal project and process management techniques.

We look for leaders who have a clear vision of where we are going and how to get there, bold inclusive thinkers who create new ideas and bring our best solutions forward to benefit our patients, business partners, and customers.

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader that's why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

The preference is for this position is Jacksonville, FL and we will consider remote also.

A Day in the Life

The ENT Business Unit is looking for a Principal Process Analyst to support the project and process management activities within the project management office. The Principal Process Analyst will lead a list of initiatives to improve and assist project managers. The position requires the ability to drive strategic activities while also managing tactical activities and communicating effectively with a large group of stakeholders.

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 the 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.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree and a minimum of 7+ years of supporting business process improvement, Program/Project Management, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years experience
Nice to Have
• Advanced Degree in engineering or scientific discipline or an MBA
• Program Management Qualification: PMP Certification
• Medical device product development experience
• Strong track record of leading complex projects requiring strong influence management skills and willingness and ability to institute change
• Experience with Data structures, SQL, VBA, Python, and advanced analytics methodologies
• Experience with PowerBI and Shrarepoint Integration
• Experience aggregating and presenting insights to senior leaders for decision making
• Exceptional project management skills; knowledge of process and project planning best practices.
• Business acumen; ability to think from an overall "best for the business" perspective and understanding of proforma and business finance/metrics
• Able to adapt communication style to varied audiences and stakeholder groups.

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

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Sep 15, 2021
• Travel: Yes, < 25 % of the Time