Senior Software Quality Program Lead (ICT)

Medtronic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, seeks a Senior Software Engineering Program Manager to drive software quality within cross‑functional teams. You will lead engineers (internal and vendor), manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with global regulatory standards across ICT programs.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with engineering, regulatory, clinical, and operations stakeholders, drive risk management, and enable timely decision‑making while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (or advanced degree) is required.
• Experience leading software development projects in Med‑Tech or regulated environments is preferred.
• Proven understanding of software and embedded systems and SDLC impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate software engineers (employees and vendors) to meet program commitments.
• Oversee program planning, budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Provide status updates to Core Team Leaders and stakeholders; manage quality, risks, and issues.

Skills

Software leadership

Embedded systems

Scrum Master

Vendor management

PM certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree (5+ years)

Job description

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, seeks a Senior Software Engineering Program Manager to drive software quality within cross‑functional teams. You will lead engineers (internal and vendor), manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with global regulatory standards across ICT programs.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with engineering, regulatory, clinical, and operations stakeholders, drive risk management, and enable timely decision‑making while