Principal Systems Administrator

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 Information Technology organization supports Engineering and Quality teams through Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Product Data Management (PDM) solutions. The team delivers scalable and compliant platforms that support product development, quality processes, regulatory requirements, and business transformation initiatives. As a Principal Systems Administrator, you will serve as the technical lead for the SIEMENS Polarion ALM platform, driving solution delivery, system integrations, platform enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Product Owners, Project Managers, and external partners to deliver reliable, business-focused ALM/PLM solutions that improve operational efficiency and support organizational objectives. Primary Responsibilities : • Lead the administration, configuration, enhancement, and support of SIEMENS Polarion ALM and related integrations. • Design and implement ALM/PLM solutions, including requirements management, workflows, reporting, and lifecycle management capabilities. • Gather business requirements and translate them into functional designs, user stories, technical specifications, and solution architectures. • Lead Agile delivery activities including sprint planning, development, testing, solution demonstrations, and release execution. • Develop project estimates, implementation plans, status reporting, and technical documentation for system enhancements and projects. • Manage software validation, compliance documentation, and change control activities within regulated environments. • Troubleshoot complex application issues and ensure platform stability, performance, and user support. • Mentor team members and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and technology adoption initiatives. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications, Engineering systems, or Quality systems. • 3+ years of SIEMENS Polarion ALM administration, configuration, integrations, and workflow management. • Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or Product Data Management (PDM) platforms. • Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and software configuration management. • Experience with GxP applications and Computer System Validation (CSV) in regulated environments. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting Engineering and Quality organizations within medical device or electro-mechanical industries. • Experience with Polarion Requirements Connector, Polarion Lifecycle Manager, workflow configuration, reporting, and system architecture. • Experience with Windchill PLM or similar enterprise PLM platforms. • Experience with JIRA, Subversion, Java, JavaScript, and enterprise integrations. • SIEMENS Polarion ALM, Windchill PLM, or related ALM/PLM certifications. • Experience implementing AI-enabled tools, automation solutions, or digital transformation initiatives.   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