Project Management Specialist - Finance at Medtronic in Irvine, California

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Nov 2024

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
With 95,000+ people in over 150 countries, we see extraordinary possibilities to further increase our positive impact in the world. We are committed to accelerating access to healthcare technology, advancing inclusion, diversity & equity, and protecting our planet.

This exciting position supports financial management and reporting of all PMO Molding & Capital Tooling projects for purchase order requests, invoicing and capital expense tracking. Are you a passionate, dedicated, and motivated project management mind looking for a new challenge? Be a leader and innovator, while becoming part of the Medtronic family.

Candidates ideally will be located within commuting distance of a Medtronic site in North America. You will have the flexibility of a hybrid / remote work schedule.

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

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.


• Supports financial management and reporting of all M&CT projects for Purchase requests, invoicing and capital expenses tracking.


• Follow up on invoicing requests from suppliers.


• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.


• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.


• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.


• Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements and your permanent address are evident on your resume.

• Practical knowledge of project management.


• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant Financial Planning and SAP experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant Financial Planning and SAP experience.

Nice to Have

• 2+ years project management experience, preferably in a PMO role.


• Critical thinking, problem solving analysis and research abilities.


• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.


• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.


• Familiarity with Medtronic's financial planning and purchasing/invoicing systems.


• Knowledge of SAP.


• Experience with Ariba and Readsoft systems.


• Proficiency in Planisware.


• Technical experience with plastic molded components.


• Program management experience.


• Advanced proficiency in Excel pivot table, data operations and analysis.

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):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00

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).

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 90,000+ 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.