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 About the Operating Unit/Portfolio/Function The Global Real Estate and Construction organization leads the planning and execution of facilities, real estate, construction, and workplace projects across Medtronic’s global portfolio. By delivering safe, compliant, and effective work environments, the team enables Medtronic employees and partners to innovate, manufacture, and support life-changing therapies that improve outcomes for patients worldwide.
About the Position Lead and deliver capital projects across the full project lifecycle, from planning and business case development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and manage external service providers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements while supporting Medtronic's global business objectives.
This role will be based onsite at our Villalba Facility 4+ days/week (when not traveling). Primary Responsibilities Lead projects through the entire project lifecycle including business case development, programming, site selection, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout Lead remote & local teams in the delivery of projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment and timely delivery Direct and manage external design consultants, construction managers, contractors, and service providers to achieve project objectives related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety Develop project business cases, manage capital budgets, risk assessment, forecast project expenditures, monitor financial performance, and ensure alignment with approved funding Partner with Facilities Operations, Real Estate, EHS, Quality, IT, Design, Security, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing, and site leadership to ensure alignment to local & national regulatory requirements, applicable corporate policies, commissioning, qualification requirements, and the successful transition to Facility Operations Support procurement strategies, contract development, vendor selection, commercial negotiations, and change management processes Hold team members accountable for commitments and deliverables, maintaining transparency and tracking progress Travel: 25-50% Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of Facilities Program Management experience OR Master’s Degree and 3+ years of experience Experience managing capital projects and programs consisting of facility infrastructure & engineering projects, manufacturing construction projects, laboratory projects, and/or corporate real estate and workplace projects Preferred Qualifications Degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical/electrical), construction management, or related field preferred.
Strong financial acumen: experience developing cost estimates, capital/expense budgets, forecasts, and status reports Extensive experience managing complex facilities and construction projects in med-tech or pharma manufacturing environments, with strong technical knowledge of critical building infrastructure and a proven ability to partner with manufacturing operations to minimize downtime Experience working within an ISO13485 quality management system and adhering to good documentation practices Proficient with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam); AutoCAD and BIM experience OSHA 30 Hour construction safety certification or equivalent s