Sr. Program Manager - Communications Strategy & Integration (Onsite in Fridley, MN)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Sep 2026   Careers that change lives start here. 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 At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. The Global Communications and Corporate Marketing function at Medtronic owns integrated communications activities that strengthen trust, reputation, business growth, and employee alignment, while continuously working in more connected, digital, data-driven, and AI-enabled ways.                     The Sr. Program Manager, Communications Strategy & Integration sits on the Global Communications and Corporate Marketing (GCCM) Operations team and reports to the GCCM Chief of Staff. This role helps turn GCCM priorities into clear plans, communications, tools, and leader-ready materials that help teams stay aligned and move work forward. Responsibilities may be led independently or completed in partnership with others on the Operations team. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking with exceptional execution. They bring experience translating strategy into actionable plans have worked in healthcare or another highly regulated industry, and are comfortable driving alignment across a matrixed global organization. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.  This role sits at the Medtronic Operational Headquarters in Fridley, MN.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Translate GCCM priorities into actionable program plans with clear milestones, owners, timelines, communications, and measures of success. Lead or consult on priority initiatives from planning through implementation, such as annual strategic planning, goal-setting and organizational integrations. Manage program progress, risks, dependencies, decisions, adoption needs, and outcomes; address obstacles and keep work moving. Prepare dashboards, briefings, presentations, options, and recommendations that help the Chief of Staff and GCCM leadership make informed decisions. Write and edit executive messages, strategic summaries, talking points, FAQs, status updates, and other materials that make priorities and decisions clear. Plan and support GCCM-wide communications and forums, including town halls and the Integrated Communications Network, to keep teams informed and aligned. Partner across GCCM, regions, Operating Units, and corporate teams to gather input, align stakeholders, clarify roles and handoffs, and coordinate execution. Maintain shared planning resources, including the GCCM resource library, and use AI-enabled tools to improve content development, visibility, and efficiency.

Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Experience in executive communications writing, copyediting, and message development Experience in integrated communications and/or corporate marketing planning Demonstrated ability to facilitate executive-level discussions, build consensus, and influence outcomes across a matrixed organization without direct authority Experience applying generative AI and automation tools to content development, workflow optimization, and project delivery