Global Surgical Sales Excellence Senior Program Manager (Western Europe)

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit is a newly established, dynamic unit combining the expertise and product portfolios of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations.

As the Global Sales Excellence Program Manager/Senior Program Manager for Surgical Sales, you will lead the design, development, and global implementation of strategic sales training and capability-building programs that elevate sales performance and execution. This role is accountable for program strategy, cross-functional alignment, and ensuring consistent delivery of scalable, high-impact initiatives that empower the surgical sales organization to grow share and win in a competitive market. 

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require at least 50% international travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. 

This position can be based in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany or Switzerland.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

1. Program Strategy & Development 

• Develop and manage global sales enablement programs aligned with commercial priorities, product launches, and market strategies. 
• Shape the program roadmap across key areas including onboarding, capital and SaaS selling, strategic selling, sales management development, and commercial acumen. 
• Ensure content and curriculum are modern, modular, and tailored to roles across the surgical sales ecosystem. 

2. Program Execution & Governance 

• Oversee end-to-end program implementation, including content creation, pilot testing, deployment planning, and stakeholder engagement. 
• Coordinate across global and regional teams to ensure timely and consistent delivery of programs at scale. 
• Manage program calendars, resources, communications, and execution risks. 

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment 

• Partner with Global Marketing, Sales Operations, HR, Clinical Education, and Regional Enablement to ensure program alignment and integration. 
• Serve as the central point of contact for key stakeholders to align program goals with business needs and field readiness. 

4. Measurement & Optimization 

• Establish KPIs and track program effectiveness, adoption, and business impact (e.g., productivity ramp, sales execution, capability uplift). 
• Collect and analyse feedback to iterate and improve program design and delivery. 
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in enablement approaches, leveraging digital platforms and data insights. 

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with an advanced degree, in the same fields.
• Proven experience in program and project management, with a track record of delivering large-scale initiatives on time and within scope.
• Strong strategic sales acumen, including deep understanding of sales processes, tools, and methodologies, particularly within the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in learning and development, with knowledge of adult learning principles and the ability to design or support sales training programs.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, with the ability to analyse and apply insights to improve program outcomes.
• Proven change leadership skills, with experience leading or supporting organizational change in dynamic, complex environments.

Preferred candidates will have familiarity with capital equipment and/or surgical sales models, including SaaS and strategic selling approaches. Experience working within a global Sales Excellence or Commercial Enablement function is highly valued. A working knowledge of learning management systems (LMS), customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and digital learning technologies is also desirable. Additionally, holding a project management certification such as PMP or Agile is considered a strong asset.

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. 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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