Engineering Program Manager - CRDN

Position Overview

We are seeking a Program Manager to join the Quality organization supporting the Renal Denervation (RDN) Capital Equipment Generator Program in Mounds View, MN. This role will manage Quality work streams across the Product Development Process, partner with cross‑functional leaders, and ensure Quality deliverables are aligned with program plans.

• Manage Quality program activities for the RDN Capital Equipment Generator Program throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain integrated Quality plans aligned with PDP milestones, managing schedules, dependencies, risks, and resources.
• Work closely with the Core Team and functional leaders to embed Quality activities within the overall program plan.
• Coordinate technical Quality activities across engineering, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.
• Plan and coordinate Design Verification activities, ensuring strategies, timelines, and deliverables align with program objectives.
• Support Design Transfer readiness with Manufacturing and Operations for commercialization.
• Facilitate cross‑functional technical reviews, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely issue resolution.
• Track Quality program performance using key metrics and provide updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure deliverables comply with Medtronic product development processes, Design Controls and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build partnerships across Systems, Software, Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Improve Quality program execution, planning practices, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Communicate program priorities, progress, risks and key decisions to cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.

• Advanced expertise in product development and program delivery.
• Experience working on large, complex PDP teams, planning technical work streams.
• Capital equipment and systems expertise with understanding of software, hardware, and mechanical interfaces.
• Cross‑functional leadership and influence across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math with at least 5 years of technical work experience.
• OR advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or math with at least 3 years of technical experience.

• Track record of successfully delivering projects in a matrix environment.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams.
• Experience working in regulated environments and delivering new products in compliance with global regulatory standards.

Less than 10% travel. In‑person exchanges are conducted on site 4 days per week. The role requires independent mobility, computer interaction, and communication with peers.

The role requires regular independent mobility, use of a computer, and communication with peers. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range (US): $ – $ (excluding Puerto Rico). The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, Long‑term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps global well‑being program
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match
• Short‑term disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS requirements)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (for VPs and above or subject to IRS minimums)

Medtronic provides equal employment opportunity 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 respect to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above. 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.