PMO Manager, Material Reinvent Program

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Job Description

PMO Manager (Solventum)

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As the PMO 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.

Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Manages a team of Program and Project Managers responsible for driving the supply continuity strategy following the separation from 3M. Partners with the Program Executive to translate strategic direction into a coordinated portfolio of projects that secure supply independence and operational stability.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and prioritization across multiple cross-functional initiatives. Ensures alignment of project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources with overall program objectives and business priorities.
• Develops, establishes and enforces project management standards, tools, and governance processes to ensure consistent execution, transparency, and accountability across all projects within the portfolio.
• Works closely with functional, technical, and manufacturing leaders to evaluate alternative technologies, materials, and supply solutions. Balances business risk, cost, and performance to enable sound decision-making.
• Monitors program performance and proactively identifies risks, interdependencies, and bottlenecks. Leads structured problem-solving and course corrections to ensure delivery of key milestones and program outcomes.
• Serves as the key communication bridge between project teams and executive leadership, ensuring that priorities, risks, and decisions are clearly articulated and acted upon.
• Builds and develops a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Coaches and mentors project leaders to strengthen organizational capability and readiness for future challenges.
• Demonstrates agility and commitment to program success, remaining available to support escalation, critical issue resolution, or urgent program needs as required to sustain supply continuity.
• Willingness to be on-call as needed to address critical project issues or emergencies. This position requires a high level of dedication and flexibility, acknowledging that timely responses can be crucial to project success and continuity of supply.
  
  

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
  
  

AND

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience with medical devices and FDA/ISO requirements.
• Supervisory experience
  
  

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

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

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible -Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Eagan Campus, MN at least 3 days per week
  
  

Travel: May include up to 15%

Relocation Assistance: May be Authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $207,348 - $253,425, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

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