Engineering Program Manager

MED Medtronic Inc; New Brighton (MN); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic in Fridley, MN, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead imaging platform programs across hardware and software. You will define scope, schedules, budgets, and governance, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Hybrid role based at Rice Creek facility; travel 10-20% domestically and internationally; requires 5+ years of PM/engineering in medical devices; PMP/ PMI-ACP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in PM/engineering/manufacturing/tech.
• Experience leading large cross-functional programs.
• Experience in Agile/ Scrum and governance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent imaging programs (machine vision, inspection).
• Define scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across hardware, software, controls, sensors.
• Manage program execution from concept to sustainment using Agile, Scrum, waterfall, hybrid.
• Develop integrated schedules and monitor critical path with recovery plans.
• Provide executive-level status, financials, risks, and decisions.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Medical devices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Planisware

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Power BI

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here.

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life The Manufacturing Technology Platforms team within Operations Innovation develops and scales reusable manufacturing technologies that improve product quality, operational efficiency, process control, and manufacturing performance across Medtronic's global manufacturing network. Within this organization, the Imaging portfolio is responsible for standardized machine vision platforms and capabilities that support automated inspection, dimensional measurement, quality control, and data-driven manufacturing decisions. The team collaborates across engineering, quality, operations, information technology, manufacturing sites, and external suppliers to deploy scalable technology solutions that accelerate digital transformation and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This position is based at the Rice Creek facility in Fridley, Minnesota. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with an on-site presence expected four days per week and one remote workday per week. Travel is expected approximately 10-20% domestically and internationally to support manufacturing site engagements and deployment activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent engineering programs across the Imaging portfolio, including machine vision inspection, dimensional measurement, label inspection, seal inspection, and related imaging technologies.
• Define program scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and governance requirements in partnership with engineering and business leaders.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities spanning hardware, software, controls, optics, sensors, algorithms, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and manufacturing equipment integration.
• Manage program execution through concept development, feasibility, planning, validation, deployment, launch, and sustainment using Agile, Scrum, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, monitor critical path activities, manage dependencies, and implement recovery plans when program performance deviates from plan.
• Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, issue resolution activities, design review readiness, and stage-gate deliverables while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage supplier and manufacturing site engagement activities, including technical deliverables, acceptance criteria, installation readiness, validation planning, and deployment support.
• Provide executive-level reporting on program status, financial performance, resource utilization, risks, decisions, and portfolio progress.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Computer Science OR advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; bachelor's degree requires 7+ years of program management, engineering, manufacturing operations, or technology deployment experience.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs within a matrixed organization.
• Experience developing program governance frameworks, operating mechanisms, integrated schedules, and executive reporting.
• Experience working within Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience managing stakeholders, priorities, dependencies, risks, and business outcomes across multiple workstreams.
• Professional experience in the Medical Device Industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine vision, computer vision, industrial imaging, automated inspection, optics, cameras, sensors, image-processing algorithms, dimensional measurement, or manufacturing automation technologies.
• Experience leading platform-based engineering programs utilizing reusable hardware, software, interface, validation, and deployment frameworks across multiple sites.
• Experience in regulated industries requiring formal verification, validation, traceability, risk management, and change control processes.
• Experience with portfolio and project management tools such as Planisware, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or Power BI.
• PMP, Program Management Professional (PgMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Professional Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$142,400.00 - $213,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• 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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 1

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 2

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

E-Verify Participation

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Company Culture

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are.

Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You’re shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Company Values

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email [e-mail] To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email [e-mail]

Disclaimer

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are.

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people.