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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.
At Medtronic Neuromodulation (NM) and Pelvic Health (PH) our therapies use advanced stimulation, sensing, software, and digital technologies to restore function and relieve suffering for people living with movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain, and pelvic health disorders. Our newest generation of systems can listen directly to neural signals and intelligently adjust therapy in real time — representing a breakthrough era of personalized neuromodulation. In this highly dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, every process and design decision matters, and the quality of our products directly influences clinician confidence, patient outcomes, and global healthcare impact.
As the Senior Quality Program Manager, you will play a mission-critical role at the intersection of innovation and process excellence. You will ensure that products and processes meet customer and regulator expectations globally. You will lead high visibility programs to improve products and processes with broad cross-functional and global impact.
In this broad, visible, high-impact role, you will:
- Lead a high-performing program team to execute compliance and product quality improvements for Neuromodulation products.
- Ensure accountability for program execution, technical excellence, issue identification, escalation, and resolution through cross-functional engagement and governance. Identify and lead issue resolution through the CAPA process, ensuring the highest level of compliance.
- Present program plans, risks, and progress for leadership review and visibility up to the executive committee level.
- Serve as a member of the NM and PH Operating Units’ quality leadership team. Lead and communicate key priorities and business strategy to and influence the executive leadership teams of the NM and PH OUs on matters related to business strategy, customer experience, product quality, safety, and compliance.
- Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders such as Medtronic Centers of Expertise (COE), FDA, notified bodies, and industry working groups to ensure compliance and maintain alignment with industry best practices.
Location: Rice Creek East/Fridley, MN
Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 25% - 50% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Must Have (Minimum Requirements)
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
- Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience within the medical device industry.
- OR advance degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the medical device industry.
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
- Demonstrated experience leading medical device quality systems, compliance, or post market quality teams and programs, including representing outputs in regulator inspections.
- Knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including FDA and ISO standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14971 including experience presenting evidence of compliance to regulatory bodies in audits or submission reviews.
- Experience in design controls, risk management, CAPA, and quality systems.
- Experience with design and/or manufacturing transfers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience developing and programmatically implementing quality improvement practices and tools (Design for Six Sigma, DRM, FMEA, FTA, DOE, etc.).
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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 of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $178,400.00 - $267,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 May 2026
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.
At Medtronic Neuromodulation (NM) and Pelvic Health (PH) our therapies use advanced stimulation, sensing, software, and digital technologies to restore function and relieve suffering for people living with movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain, and pelvic health disorders. Our newest generation of systems can listen directly to neural signals and intelligently adjust therapy in real time — representing a breakthrough era of personalized neuromodulation. In this highly dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, every process and design decision matters, and the quality of our products directly influences clinician confidence, patient outcomes, and global healthcare impact.
As the Senior Quality Program Manager, you will play a mission-critical role at the intersection of innovation and process excellence. You will ensure that products and processes meet customer and regulator expectations globally. You will lead high visibility programs to improve products and processes with broad cross-functional and global impact.
In this broad, visible, high-impact role, you will:
- Lead a high-performing program team to execute compliance and product quality improvements for Neuromodulation products.
- Ensure accountability for program execution, technical excellence, issue identification, escalation, and resolution through cross-functional engagement and governance. Identify and lead issue resolution through the CAPA process, ensuring the highest level of compliance.
- Present program plans, risks, and progress for leadership review and visibility up to the executive committee level.
- Serve as a member of the NM and PH Operating Units’ quality leadership team. Lead and communicate key priorities and business strategy to and influence the executive leadership teams of the NM and PH OUs on matters related to business strategy, customer experience, product quality, safety, and compliance.
- Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders such as Medtronic Centers of Expertise (COE), FDA, notified bodies, and industry working groups to ensure compliance and maintain alignment with industry best practices.
Location: Rice Creek East/Fridley, MN
Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 25% - 50% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Must Have (Minimum Requirements)
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
- Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience within the medical device industry.
- OR advance degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the medical device industry.
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
- Demonstrated experience leading medical device quality systems, compliance, or post market quality teams and programs, including representing outputs in regulator inspections.
- Knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including FDA and ISO standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14971 including experience presenting evidence of compliance to regulatory bodies in audits or submission reviews.
- Experience in design controls, risk management, CAPA, and quality systems.
- Experience with design and/or manufacturing transfers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience developing and programmatically implementing quality improvement practices and tools (Design for Six Sigma, DRM, FMEA, FTA, DOE, etc.).
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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 of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $178,400.00 - $267,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quality Program Manager
Document your quality certifications strategically
ASQ certifications like CQM/OE or CQE strengthen your PERM file by demonstrating specialized credentials the employer can reference in the job requirements. Gather official transcripts and certification records before your employer begins the prevailing wage determination.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies regularly file PERM for Quality Program Manager roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified green card sponsorship history in quality and operations functions.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer submits a prevailing wage request to DOL before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level II and III wages for SOC code 11-9199 in your target metro, so your offered salary won't fall below the certified rate and stall the petition.
Understand the PERM recruitment documentation burden
PERM requires your employer to run mandatory recruitment and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. Quality Program Manager roles often attract domestic applicants, so confirm your employer has HR bandwidth to complete the 30-to-180-day recruitment window before you accept an offer contingent on sponsorship.
Plan for concurrent filing if your priority date allows
If you're from a country without a significant USCIS backlog, your employer may file I-140 and I-485 simultaneously after PERM certification. This concurrent filing approach can shorten total green card processing by months compared to waiting for I-140 approval first.
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Find Quality Program Manager JobsQuality Program Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Program Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on the job requirements your employer sets in the PERM application. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in quality systems, EB-2 applies. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's HR and immigration counsel set the educational minimum, which locks in the category for that specific PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status with a two-to-three year initial period and annual lottery exposure, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. For Quality Program Manager roles, EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability varies by country of birth. The green card process also takes longer overall, typically two to four years from PERM filing to I-485 approval for non-backlogged nationalities.
What does the PERM process look like specifically for quality management roles?
Your employer first requests a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conducts mandatory recruitment over 30 to 180 days to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Quality Program Manager position. After recruitment closes, the employer files the ETA 9089 with DOL. Analyst review currently takes several months. Once PERM is certified, your employer files I-140 with USCIS, and you file I-485 when a visa number is available.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor a green card for this role?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Quality Program Manager openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Many companies list roles without committing to sponsorship, so targeting employers with verified PERM filing activity in quality and operations functions saves significant time. Industries like medical devices, aerospace, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sponsor this title most consistently.
Can I switch jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers resets the PERM process entirely because the certification is tied to a specific employer and job description. If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and you're in a same or similar occupational classification, AC21 portability may let you transfer the priority date to a new employer's petition. Confirm the O*NET SOC code match with the new role before relying on portability.
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