Program Project Manager - Hybrid - Maplewood, MN/Eagan, MN

SOLVENTUM • Maplewood, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. As a Project Manager of the Material Reinvent Program, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Our projects are at the forefront of medical device technology, focusing particularly on the use and integration of adhesives, chemicals and materials. Your role will be pivotal in steering these projects towards success, making a significant impact in the medical field. Previous experience in medical devices, particularly with adhesives and chemicals, is highly regarded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND
• Minimum of 3 years of project management and/or team leadership
• Minimum 3 years of experience with medical devices and FDA/ISO requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Experience leading global cross-functional teams.
• New product development or product life cycle maintenance such as product engineering experience a plus
• Experience with New Product Introduction Process and Executing Gate Reviews, or other Phase-Gate Process
• Ability to influence stakeholders including clarifying risks and opportunities.
• Experience in chemicals, polymers and adhesives a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing transfer to external manufacturing a plus
• Microsoft Office and Project proficient
• Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements and objectives by leading comprehensive needs assessments in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with program and business goals.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams to translate complex material and chemical specifications, performance criteria, and regulatory considerations into clear, actionable project plans.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver project milestones on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with strategic program objectives. This includes effective oversight of project scope, resources, value proposition, and overall execution to ensure successful delivery of program solutions.
• Apply project management best practices to drive consistent and predictable project execution. Responsibilities include establishing robust project plans, implementing proactive risk‑mitigation strategies, and ensuring adherence to quality standards consistent with medical device or other regulated environments.
• Support the development and execution of strategies specific to the Material Reinvent program, enabling a successful separation from 3M while maintaining operational continuity.
• Demonstrate strong responsiveness and adaptability, recognizing that timely decision‑making and communication are essential to safeguarding project progress and continuity of supply.

Benefits

• Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level