Business Process Improvement Manager

Application Deadline

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Jul 2026

About Medtronic

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform and implement process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma)
• Diagram and evaluate existing processes
• Organize, lead and facilitate cross‑functional project teams
• Develop metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities
• Collect data to identify root cause of problems
• Measure performance against process requirements
• Align improvement to performance shortfalls
• Provide consultation on the use of re‑engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality
• Deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control
• Survey and analyze best practices for techniques and processes
• Communicate team progress
• Perform cost and benefit analyses

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Advanced degree: with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience

Nice To Have

• 3+ years of dedicated Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence implementation experience, driving measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and delivery
• Experience leading transactional and business process improvement initiatives across functions such as distribution centers, supply chain, quality, finance, operations, HR, or shared services
• 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.