Principal IT Project Lead

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Nov 2026

 

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A Day in the LifeThe Principal IT Project Lead will lead software quality assurance and validation activities across multiple applications and projects. This role develops testing strategies, coordinates manual and automated testing, manages defects, supports audits, and partners with technical and business stakeholders to deliver compliant, production-ready solutions. Additional responsibilities will include leading planned SAP releases and as Revtrac tool administrator.
The position is based at the Cheshire Lane location in Plymouth, Minnesota and requires onsite work. No travel is required.

         

         

The Principal IT Project Lead will lead software quality assurance and validation activities across multiple applications and projects. This role develops testing strategies, coordinates manual and automated testing, manages defects, supports audits, and partners with technical and business stakeholders to deliver compliant, production-ready solutions. Additional responsibilities will include leading planned SAP releases and as Revtrac tool administrator.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead software quality assurance and validation activities across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to project schedules and deployment timelines.

• Develop, document, and execute test approaches, plans, cases, scripts, and summary reports for software applications, systems, and analytical solutions.

• Coordinate manual and automated testing to validate functional requirements, system integrations, application performance, and technical specifications.

• Analyze test results, identify root causes, document defects and configuration issues, and drive remediation with technical teams and vendors.

• Ensure testing and validation activities comply with established quality standards, change-control processes, data privacy, product security, and application security requirements.

• Conduct internal audits and support regulatory and compliance activities related to software development, application integration, and information system performance.

• Communicate testing status, risks, defects, and results to project stakeholders, process owners, and technical and functional teams.

• Identify and implement improvements to testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and quality assurance processes.

• Manage Release Management governance framework including, Technical Review Board, SAP Review Board and Change Control Board, participate in SAP Change Advisory Board review meetings.

• Act as a point of contact for Release Management, including leading and developing personnel and working with our IT partners.

• Create/Maintain project plans utilizing Microsoft Project; Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews in conjunction with Project Management.

• Prepare key release management metrics and Develop cutover and roll back plans.

• Help create access request for SAP IT users in GRC for acquiring needed Rev-Trac roles.

• Manage Rev-Trac RCRs for Quarterly, Monthly and weekly releases.

• Run Rev-Trac reports on Workbench Transports and Customizing/Config Transports.

• Review OOPS and Rev-Track Locking reports before cutover to avoid object locking and other potential conflicts.

• Assist with managing changes to the technical release path through Rev-Trac.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience OR advanced degree and 5+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating and executing manual and automated test cases and managing defects using OpenText Application Lifecycle Management, formerly Micro Focus ALM.

• Experience with SAP Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, or Financial Accounting modules and SAP regression tools such as LiveCompare, Rev-Trac, or SAP Solution Manager 7.2.

• Experience developing validation and compliance documentation and testing for Sarbanes-Oxley, Good Practice requirements, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, including 21 CFR Part 11 and 21 CFR Part 820.

• Experience with Polarion ALM, Tricentis testing solutions, analytics platforms, and Agile project management methodologies.

• Experience supporting audits of medical device software or systems within Medtronic or another regulated medical technology organization.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. 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.

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Benefits & Compensation
 

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):$129,600.00 - $194,400.00

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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 insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple 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 match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital 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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