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Sr PD Program Manager
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Engineering Program Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in MN: $155k–$178k, median $166k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Medtronic INC
The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Oct 2026 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 At Medtronic Neuroscience , we are redefining what is possible in neurological and spinal care, bringing together innovation, expertise, and partnership to improve lives around the world. Medtronic Neuromodulation delivers therapies that address complex neurological and chronic pain conditions through a portfolio that includes Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Pain Interventions, Interventional Therapies, and Visualase. By combining clinical expertise with advanced technology, we help patients find relief, restore function, and live with confidence. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions This position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is an onsite role. Travel up to 20% may be required to support program execution, stakeholder engagement, and business objectives. The Core Team Leader (CTL) is responsible for the management direction of all phases of design and development of systems and software from product definition through development, manufacturing process characterization, production ramp, and global commercialization. Primary Responsibilities • Lead cross-functional core teams to execute product development programs from concept through commercialization. • Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource strategies to achieve business objectives. • Drive alignment across Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain functions. • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely escalation and resolution. • Provide leadership and direction through design, verification, validation, manufacturing process characterization, and production ramp activities. • Monitor program performance using established metrics and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with Medtronic quality systems, design controls, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout program execution. • Support strategic portfolio planning and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development effectiveness and predictability. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in program management, project management, product development, engineering, or a related medical device discipline; OR Advanced degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. • Experience leading cross-functional teams through multiple phases of product development and commercialization. • Experience managing complex programs involving schedule, budget, resource planning, and risk management. • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive execution across multiple functional organizations. • Ability to travel up to 20%. Preferred Qualifications • Experience within the medical device, biotechnology, healthcare technology, or regulated product development industry. • Experience leading New Product Development (NPD) programs from concept through commercial launch. • Knowledge of design controls, quality systems, and product development processes within a regulated environment. • Project Management Professional (PMP