Senior Software Engineering Manager

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 Life The Senior Software Engineering Manager would be accountable to grow, sustain and enhance the Software Engineering function. This individual will be part of Global R&D organization and will direct the software development function at MEIC to ensure superior product performance and quality . The individual would be accountable for the management of the projects within span of engagement at MEIC, aligning cross functional resources on strategic project goals and timelines, reporting progress and project costs, developing relationships with other OU development teams who can provide strategic partnership in the development process, preparing and monitoring annual budgets, championing teams and creating a culture of success.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Software Engineering management critical experience. AI & AI-Driven Software Engineering Lead the adoption and integration of AI/ML technologies and AI-driven software development practices across R&D teams to accelerate product development cycles. Promote the use of generative AI tools, automated code generation, and intelligent analytics to elevate software quality and engineering throughput. Shift-Left Philosophy & Early SW Efficiencies Embed quality, security, and performance testing into the earliest phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to minimize defect leakages and optimize delivery speed. Establish modern DevOps practices and continuous deployment pipelines that enforce early SW efficiency, architectural consistency, and compliance from inception to release. Driving Autonomy & Decision-Making within MEIC Foster a culture of technical ownership and decentralized decision-making within the MEIC engineering teams, ensuring alignment with global strategic objectives. Build robust governance frameworks and clear decision-making protocols that allow local engineering leaders to autonomously execute turnkey NPD and sustaining projects. Technical Depth & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Conduct technical deep dives and engaging 1-on-1 architecture discussions with global stakeholders to effectively align on product roadmaps and technical trade-offs. Leverage deep domain and technology expertise to translate complex architectural strategy into clear business outcomes when consulting with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. People management critical experience including managing multiple People leaders.