Engineering Program Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Oct 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 95,000 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.

A Day in the Life This Engineering Program Manager role is responsible for leading high-impact quality improvement initiatives across the PVH business. This role will lead complex, cross-functional efforts designed to improve product quality, compliance, operational performance, customer experience, and business outcomes. The role serves as a key integrator across functions including Research & Development, Quality (Operating Unit, Ops and Supplier), Manufacturing Engineering and Regulatory Affairs.

This position requires an experienced leader capable of influencing without direct authority, driving execution across matrixed organizations, managing strategic initiatives, and effectively communicating progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.

U.S. Candidates:

This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full-time onsite.

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

Quality Improvement Program Leadership Lead complex, cross-functional quality improvement programs across the product lifecycle, manufacturing operations, supplier network, and quality management system

Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, resource requirements, timelines, and risk mitigation plans

Apply structured problem-solving, continuous improvement, and risk management methodologies to drive sustainable results

Ensure projects deliver measurable improvements in quality performance, compliance, efficiency, and customer outcomes

Identify and remove barriers to execution through collaboration with functional leaders and key stakeholders

Establish mechanisms for tracking and reporting project performance, benefits realization, and organizational impact

Quality Strategy Leadership Lead the development, deployment, and execution of the Peripheral Vascular Health Operating Unit Quality DOTM (design output traceability matrix) and Manufacturing Risk Reduction Programs within the PVH manufacturing sites (Plymouth MN, Tijuana Mexico, Orange County CA, Galway Ireland and external contract manufacturers

Drive implementation of the Peripheral Vascular Health Operating Unit’s artificial intelligence strategic program through an external vendor, Axion Ray. Led deployment, governance, and tactical execution of AI integration in the PVH OU and PVH manufacturing sites.

Partner with Quality leadership and Operating Unit leadership to translate business priorities into actionable quality objectives and improvement initiatives

Monitor progress against strategic objectives and proactively identify opportunities to enhance organizational performance

Executive Communication and Governance Prepare and deliver executive-level project updates, strategic reviews, and recommendations to Quality leadership and Operating Unit leadership

Develop concise executive communications that clearly articulate project status, risks, mitigation plans, and expected outcomes

Escalate critical risks and issues appropriately while…