Software Eng Program Mgr

Careers that Change Lives

In this exciting role as a Software Engineering Program Manager – Quality Core Team Member you will have responsibility for being the focal point of Quality for programs in the CRM Patient Management business.  You will be a core team member leading and representing the Quality function to reach the highest level of quality outcomes for these products.  This role will plan the quality deliverables, resources, DRM approach and be the voice of quality throughout the development lifecycle.  

Cardiac Rhythm Management

Our Cardiac Rhythm Management Integrated Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. It is comprised of four key businesses: Cardiac Pacing Therapies, Defibrillation Solutions, Patient Management, and Procedure Innovations. Together, we will transform the lives of people with cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.

A Day in the Life

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

• Develop and execute the Quality functional strategy for the program, with focus on Design for Reliability with support from the extended team, functional management, and the Core Team

• Plan the quality deliverables and resources needed to get to a flawless launch of the product.

• Be present and decisive in core team planning, execution, and resolution of all quality related issues.

• Lead and present quality topics to senior leadership including PRC presentations.

• Manage the quality portion of the program budget.

• Lead the extended Quality team and sub-teams.  Ensure project work is done in compliance with the quality system and meets the intended quality outcomes.

• Lead and manage the extended quality team.  Partner with functional groups to identify and secure resources necessary for successful execution and delivery of the project objectives.

• Provide active coaching and management support to the extended quality team to drive project success.

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

• Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products or software systems.

• May develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.

• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.

• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes, or products.

• Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.

• Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended.

• Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.

• Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.

• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

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

Nice to Have

• Engineering background in software and/or computer science with experience in medical devices

• Demonstrated success in project management, with exceptional influence management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong competencies in judgement and problem solving (especially root cause analysis)

• Proficient in spreadsheets and project management tools

• Working knowledge of multiple quality disciplines, especially reliability, safety and compliance

• Experienced practitioner of Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM)

• Working knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO standards applicable to implantable medical devices and to drug-device combinations.

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. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

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)