Sr. Engineering Program Manager (Sphere-360 Catheter Launch & Lifecycle Execution), Mounds View, MN

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Jul 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 95000 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.

Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) is an Operating Units within the Cardiac portfolio at Medtronic. At CAS we are developing next generation medical technologies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. Our technologies save lives and improve the quality of living for millions of patients across the world by advancing innovation for the diagnosis and ablation of cardiac arrhythmias and enabling clinicians to perform procedures with superior outcomes. Our growing and innovative portfolio provides solutions that advance and enhance care.

We are looking for an experienced Product Development Manager (PDM)/R&D Lead to join the CAS R&D team. The PDM 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 provides technical and project leadership for the initial release and the ongoing lifecycle management of CAS products and serves as the primary integrator for the engineering product development the near term we need this role to be accountable for global commercialization readiness supply chain scale-up post-market performance and iterative product updates.

The PDM role involves leading the development team and working cross-functionally with other Core Team members to ensure successful product development and commercialization. The role is highly cross-functional and may involve interacting with external business partners and/or contract design or manufacturing entities.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Business Leadership:

• 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 projects 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

Program Leadership:

• Lead crossfunctional 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 tradeoffs 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 crossfunctional 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 endtoend 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.

Talent Development Leadership:

• 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.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project management with 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 Have:

• 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.

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 benefitshere.

In addition to Base Salary this position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)here.

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations).The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experiencecertification/education market conditions location etc.

About Medtronic:

Together we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic we push the limits of what technology therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.

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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.

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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):$171200.00 - $256800.00

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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.

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