Principal PD Project Management Specialist

As a Software Project Manager at Medtronic, you will play a vital role in leading medium to high complexity breakthrough software development projects. Your responsibilities will include: - Acting as the leader of the project team, driving end-to-end execution and accountability. - Developing and executing comprehensive project and engagement plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. - Facilitating the development of well-functioning Agile teams through Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, risk identification, and cross-team communication. - Guiding Scrum teams on Agile practices while aligning with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), release management, and regulatory or quality requirements. - Using empirical data to assess Scrum maturity and team velocity, identify areas for improvement, and drive performance toward organizational KPIs. - Removing systemic impediments to agility and providing guidance on escalation processes to avoid blockers. - Ensuring compliance with design control and quality system requirements. - Defining project resource needs and coordinating assignments in collaboration with functional managers. - Planning, tracking, and communicating project progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders and executive leadership. - Developing and maintaining risk mitigation plans to ensure the timely delivery of business objectives. - Challenging functional teams to meet or exceed project goals and delivery commitments. - Providing routine updates and clear status reports to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders across MEIC and Global Business Units. Qualifications required for this role include: - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related Engineering field - PMP certification & Certified ScrumMaster - Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with 5+ years in a project leadership role - Hands-on experience in Agile methodology is essential. - Good to have project experience in an enterprise software development project / mobile application - Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (820.30 design controls), European Regulatory Requirements (ISO 13485), and specifically IEC-62304. - Project management skills - Track record of managing projects to schedule, Budget and scope - Knowledge about burn down and burnup metrics, velocity, and user stories etc. - Good hands-on experience using Project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Visio, Jira, Confluence) - Experience with industry-standard Project Management methodologies, frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or SDLC), and processes - Excellent interpersonal and influence management skills, including evidence of managing multi-disciplinary teams - Ability to effectively handle conflict through proactive action, and direct and timely communication - Experience in managing teams with a diverse cultural background - Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills - Ensure that the Project Design History File is current and accurate and manage documentation and communication needs for the project, ensuring all regulatory standards are met (e.g. project SharePoint). - Support Core Team meetings by preparing the agenda, project updates, and taking meeting minutes. - Effective planning and organization skills including the proven ability to work against multiple objectives simultaneously - Prepare audience-specific reports and communications - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products The above statements provide a summary of the role of a Software Project Manager at Medtronic, where you will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects and contribute to the global healthcare technology industry.,