MedTech PMO | Michael O'Connor's Take on Building Strategic Alignment

In this MedTech Snapshot Podcast episode, we have Michael O'Connor, Sr. Director of Program Management, Team Leader, at Medtronic sharing a wealth of insights from his career in project management and business operations. He starts with a deep dive into PMO strategy, showing how a well-structured, strategically aligned PMO can drive productivity, improve outcomes, and elevate organizational success. Next, he tackles the aftermath of M&A, offering a clear blueprint for preserving culture, tribal knowledge, and critical talent during integration, a topic especially timely given the surge of acquisitions in MedTech today. Finally, he reflects on a pivotal career moment early on, revealing how taking calculated risks, trusting your team, and leaning on technical expertise can define a career while directly impacting patients. Together, these episodes offer practical lessons for leaders, operators, and aspiring executives in the medical device industry.

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