Software Engineering Program Manager - Mounds View, MN

at  Medtronic

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

Transforming Patient Management with Smart Technology!
At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Software organization develops the next generation medical technologies that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of patients across the world.
In this exciting role as a Software Program Manager, you will have responsibility for leading instrument software development program that support products in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM). These products include implantable cardiac devices (pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, cardiac re-synchronization devices and cardiac rhythm monitors). The Software Program Manager is accountable for ensuring software execution and delivery across agile/scrum teams within the Patient Care Systems organization.
T his includes responsibility to guide instrument software/firmware development team(s) in their day to day development activities, provide program and project planning, scheduling and tracking, and help drive functional excellence in program execution for the Software organization. The candidate must be self-driven, with strong understanding of project management, the Software Development Lifecycle process and strong technical and leadership skills.
This position will sit onsite at 8200 Coral Sea Street NE, Mounds View, MN 55112 within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) operating unit and requires on-site presence three days a week.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.
A Day in the Life :
In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Software Engineering Program Manager role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
· Responsible for project planning including identifying requirements, developing work plans, managing program and project budgets, building schedules, and partnering with team members to determine and communicate functional and/or resource requirements.
· Own and Manage execution against an aggressive but achievable program and/or project plan, provide work direction to team members, work with peer project managers/cross functional program team members to monitor dependencies and ensure that critical program milestones and deliverables are met.
· Collaborate with Core Team Leaders, Platform Leaders, Product Owners, Human Factors Engineer, Architects & Systems Engineers to drive project within scope, cost, and schedule
· Lead a team of software engineers (Employees and Vendor resources) to deliver on program commitments.
· Communicate project status and issues to the Development Leader in the Program Core Team as appropriate. Proactively manage project quality, risks, and issues
· Provide project team members with a clear vision and purpose for the project and create a positive tone and morale for the team. Motivate team members and build project team identity and cohesion. Ensure cross-discipline coordination and communication.
· Provide input for setting team member’s performance objectives and provide feedback to the functional leaders about performance against project deliverables and core competencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

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. (ADA-United States of America)
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. Learn more about our benefits here .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

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