Praseetha (Proprietor Of White Minds Consulting)

Industry: Medical Devices / Digital Health / R&D Experience: 18+ years Education: B.E./B.Tech required; M.Tech preferred Job Summary: Medtronic is seeking an experienced Associate Engineering Director to lead software R&D efforts for the Acute Care and Monitoring (ACM) Operating Unit at the Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Centre (MEIC) in Hyderabad. This role focuses on managing new product development and sustaining programs in digital health, driving innovation, delivery excellence, and organizational leadership. Key Responsibilities: Lead software product development and sustaining engineering programs Manage cross-functional engineering teams in software, test, and systems Collaborate with global teams on strategic product initiatives Oversee project budgets, timelines, and delivery quality Engage with internal stakeholders and regional business teams Drive innovation and process improvements across software teams Mentor and guide technical managers and senior engineers Required Skills & Qualifications: 18+ years in software product development, preferably in a global team environment 8+ years of software development experience (web/cloud/enterprise applications) 8+ years in people and project management Proven experience leading large-scale, complex engineering programs Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product delivery lifecycles Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Prior experience in a senior engineering role at an MNC is preferred Willingness to travel (up to 15%) Nice to Have: M.Tech or equivalent PMP or Systems Engineering certification Six Sigma certification