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Medtronic

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Medtronic

. Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Affera software release programs .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $171,200 - $256,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale software development programs, managing cross-functional teams, and executing software release strategies within regulated environments. Proficient in program management methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Program ManagementSoftware Development MethodologiesCross-Functional Team LeadershipRegulated Product DevelopmentAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills
Software Release ManagementSystems IntegrationProduct Lifecycle ProcessesRisk ManagementCapacity Planning
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationFacilitation SkillsNegotiation SkillsExecutive Presentation SkillsInfluencing Without Authority
Tools & Technologies
JiraAzure DevOpsAgileSAFeScrum
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPPgMPAgile CertificationSAFe Certification
Industry Keywords
Medical Device DevelopmentClass II Medical DevicesClass III Medical DevicesGlobal Regulatory SubmissionsCommercialization Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AzurePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Affera software release programs
  • Develop and maintain integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and execution strategies
  • Drive alignment and accountability across software, systems, quality, regulatory, clinical, operations, and commercial stakeholders
  • Manage program risks, technical dependencies, integration activities, and escalation processes
  • Facilitate governance reviews and provide leadership with visibility into program status, risks, and delivery confidence
  • Partner with engineering leaders to support software release readiness, prioritization decisions, and execution predictability
  • Coordinate resource and capacity planning to align staffing with portfolio priorities
  • Prepare executive-level communications, decision materials, and recommendations
  • Serve as central integrator across engineering, systems, quality, regulatory, marketing, manufacturing, and clinical teams
  • Support successful execution of software release trains and portfolio commitments for the Affera portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Proven experience in program or project management, specifically leading large-scale software development programs
  • Demonstrated experience managing software-intensive medical device or regulated product development programs
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies, release management, systems integration, and product lifecycle processes
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, and executive presentation skills
  • Proven ability to influence without direct authority
  • U.S. work authorization must be unrestricted at the time of hire and for the duration of employment; sponsorship is not offered for this below-Principal-level role
  • For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
  • Preferred: 10+ years of program/project management experience
  • Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering, Computer Science, or related field)
  • Preferred: Experience with Class II or Class III medical devices
  • Preferred: Experience with Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
  • Preferred: PMP, PgMP, Agile, SAFe, or related certification
  • Preferred: Experience supporting global regulatory submissions and commercialization activities
  • Preferred: Experience leading software, systems, and quality integration across multiple concurrent release trains

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability leave
  • Dependent daycare spending account
  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement
  • Simple Steps global well-being program
  • Incentive plans
  • 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
  • Short-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
  • Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
  • Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law
  • Occasional travel may be required to support business objectives