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Software Engineering Program Manager – Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Medtronic. Lead software engineering teams responsible for architecture, design, development, testing, and sustaining activities for complex medical device software .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams for medical device software development, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in applying Agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices to enhance software lifecycle processes and product delivery.
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Medical Product Software DevelopmentIEC-62304 ComplianceAgile MethodologiesProgram ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership
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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentArchitecture DesignTesting and Sustaining ActivitiesRisk ManagementDefect ResolutionEffort EstimationResource PlanningConfiguration ManagementData VisualizationReal-Time Performance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaborationInfluencing SkillsStrong Work Ethic
Tools & Technologies
Engineering Management ToolsFDA GuidanceQuality Management SystemsSoftware Lifecycle Processes
Industry Keywords
Medical Device SoftwareRegulatory RequirementsContinuous ImprovementProduct DevelopmentTechnical Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead software engineering teams responsible for architecture, design, development, testing, and sustaining activities for complex medical device software
- Plan and execute release milestones, risk management, defect resolution, and continuous improvement with development and cross-functional teams
- Define, plan, organize, and coordinate software development deliverables across multiple sites in accordance with FDA and other regulatory requirements
- Lead forecasting, effort estimation, resource planning, technical planning, execution, and release activities
- Manage project schedules and budgets
- Drive continuous improvement by implementing industry-standard software engineering development processes
- Apply software development methodologies, including Agile practices, to improve execution, collaboration, and delivery
- Contribute to product strategy through project/product planning, roadmap input, and tradeoff analysis
- Provide regular status updates for management and cross-functional review
- Develop software for the Affera Mapping and Ablation System, an innovative medical technology for treating cardiac arrhythmias
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR an Advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of medical product software development, IEC-62304, and FDA guidance, or experience in other highly regulated environments
- Program Management experience in a technical discipline or relevant software engineering experience
- Detailed skill in organizing work for unstructured problems or execution tasks
- Ability to effectively interface with and influence employees at different organizational levels
- Strength in working with cross-functional teams across facilities to solve problems
- Strong understanding of good documentation practices, software lifecycle processes, configuration management, and commonly used engineering management tools
- Record of success in leading product development and/or process improvement projects
- Ability to work with Quality, Regulatory, Systems, Test, and other engineering partners
- Experience leading teams that develop complex software systems involving real-time performance, hardware integration, data visualization, or distributed system components
- Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
- Ability to travel as needed
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at hire and throughout employment for roles below Principal level
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
- Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required under applicable state law