Sr. Engineering Program Manager (Sphere-360 Catheter Launch & Lifecycle Execution), Mounds View, MN
About The Position
This role is for a Sr. Engineering Program Manager within Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS), an Operating Unit in the Cardiac portfolio at Medtronic. CAS is developing next-generation medical technologies to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. The Product Development Manager (PDM)/R&D Lead will be part of a cross-functional Core Team, leading the launch execution, technical issue resolution, and lifecycle management for a new catheter platform. The PDM will provide technical and project leadership for the initial release and ongoing lifecycle management of CAS products, serving as the primary integrator for the engineering product development team. Key responsibilities include global commercialization readiness, supply chain scale-up, post-market performance, and iterative product updates. The role involves leading the development team and collaborating cross-functionally with other Core Team members to ensure successful product development and commercialization. It is highly cross-functional and may involve interaction with external business partners and/or contract design or manufacturing entities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project management.
- 5+ years of managerial experience.
- Medical Device industry experience- knowledge of new product development, DRM, clinical trial management, quality systems, global regulatory experience.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong “influence management” skill set demonstrated in a corporate environment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Knowledge of electrophysiology/experience with EP products.
- Experience in the development of cardiac catheters or delivery systems and/or experience in the development of durable cardiac hardware.
- Demonstrated executive leadership presence.
- Experience working with external business partners as well as external contract design or manufacturing resources.
- Knowledge of patient safety, quality, clinical research, strategic planning.
- Knowledgeable of U.S. Food and Drug Law and WW regulatory, device safety and/or regulatory/clinical research.
Responsibilities
- Member of the Core Team that defines and executes a project to meet business goals.
- Lead and coordinate the Product Development extended team.
- Gathers requirements, works on requirements planning, requirements elicitation and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project’s key stakeholders.
- Champion DRM practices and drive the collection of high-quality VOX input to define solutions that optimize business outcomes.
- Work cross-functionally as a Core Team member in a project-centric environment.
- Delivers the product to the business.
- Lead cross‑functional, matrixed development teams to deliver complex product development programs and lifecycle initiatives.
- Drive predictable program execution through disciplined planning and management of scope, cost, schedule, resources, risk, and quality.
- Provide program and development input to key decisions, including technical and business trade‑offs, risk mitigation strategies, and issue resolution.
- Partner closely with functional leaders to support resource planning and ensure teams are appropriately staffed to meet program commitments.
- Lead and influence cross‑functional teams across new product development and ongoing product, process, and therapy lifecycle management.
- Ensure programs deliver against approved commitments, performance metrics, and financial objectives.
- Actively monitor program progress, budgets, and schedules; prepare and communicate clear, timely status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Manage programs end‑to‑end from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, governance requirements, and quality standards.
- Proactively identify program risks and issues and drive effective mitigation and resolution to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and engagement, and that program outcomes effectively address business and customer needs.
- Mentor and coach Development team members to build a sustainable pipeline of talent.
- Create and cultivate an empowered culture where team members are encouraged to think critically and make decisions.
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
