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 LifeThe Digital Technologies function within Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC) partners with Global Business Units (GBUs) to deliver software solutions that support product development, operational excellence, and business transformation initiatives across the enterprise. The team leads complex software programs spanning enterprise platforms, cloud and mobile applications, and regulated medical technology environments, enabling scalable and compliant solutions that advance patient care and business outcomes.This position is based in Hyderabad, India and follows a Flex work model. No travel is required for this role.
- Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of complex software development programs aligned to business and organizational objectives.
- Partner with engineering leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders to define program scope, milestones, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and program dashboards to ensure execution transparency.
- Analyze program performance metrics and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Drive stakeholder communication through regular status reviews, governance meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and executive updates.
- Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle.
- Apply Agile, Waterfall, or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies to support predictable and compliant program execution.
- Champion program management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across project teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline and 13+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years leading software development projects or programs.
- Experience managing enterprise software, cloud, mobile application, or embedded software development projects from planning through delivery.
- Experience using project and program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence.
- Experience applying Agile, Waterfall, or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies in a project delivery environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, project risks, schedules, budgets, and scope.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
- Experience working within regulated industries, including medical device development environments.
- Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System Regulations, European medical device regulatory requirements, and IEC 62304 standards.
- Experience leading global teams and collaborating across multiple geographic locations and functions.
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.
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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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an Engineering discipline
- 13+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years leading software development projects or programs
- Experience managing enterprise software, cloud, mobile application, or embedded software development projects from planning through delivery
- Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience applying Agile, Waterfall, or Software Development Life Cycle methodologies
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, project risks, schedules, budgets, and scope
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification
- Experience working within regulated industries, including medical device development environments
- Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, European medical device regulatory requirements, and IEC 62304 standards
- Experience leading global teams and collaborating across multiple geographic locations and functions
Medtronic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Medtronic and has not been reviewed or approved by Medtronic.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, with high-quality medical, dental, and vision options through major providers and added mental-health resources. These programs are frequently highlighted as a core strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family benefits stand out, including up to 24 weeks paid leave for U.S. birthing parents, 12 weeks for other parents, and a global Family Care Leave at 100% pay. Family-building support (fertility, adoption/surrogacy reimbursements) and backup care further reinforce this strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is described as competitive and reliable for long-term savings. Additional financial programs, such as tuition assistance and charitable-gift matching, complement retirement planning.
Medtronic Insights
What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
