Principal IT Technologist - Scrum Master

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

The Scrum Master / IT Project Lead will be responsible for driving Agile delivery and managing end-to-end execution of IT initiatives within the PLM ecosystem (Windchill, ThingWorx, and related enterprise systems).
This role combines Scrum Master responsibilities with project leadership, ensuring effective Agile practices, team coordination, and successful delivery of solutions aligned with business and technical objectives.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have a long-term sustainable impact.
Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.
Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career in IT that changes lives. Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Check out the accomplishments of our Women in IT group! http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Scrum Master & Agile Facilitation
• Act as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams. 
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including: 
• Sprint planning 
• Daily stand-ups 
• Sprint reviews 
• Retrospectives 
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and best practices. 
• Coach teams on Agile mindset, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence. 
• Project Leadership & Delivery Management
• Lead end-to-end delivery of PLM-related initiatives across multiple workstreams. 
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. 
• Track progress and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and quality expectations. 
• Drive governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication. 
• Backlog & Sprint Management
• Work closely with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the backlog. 
• Ensure user stories are well-defined, refined, and ready for development. 
• Support sprint planning, estimation, and capacity planning. 
• Monitor sprint execution and ensure timely completion of commitments. 
• Team Coordination & Dependency Management
• Coordinate across multiple teams and workstreams using Scrum of Scrums. 
• Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and integration points. 
• Ensure alignment between development, QA, and business teams. 
• PLM Domain & Delivery Oversight
• Oversee delivery of solutions involving Windchill PLM, ThingWorx, and related applications. 
• Ensure deliverables align with business requirements and system architecture. 
• Provide functional and technical context to facilitate team understanding. 
• Monitor integration activities across systems such as CAD, ERP, MES, MDM, and PIM. 
• Impediment & Risk Management
• Identify and remove impediments impacting team productivity and delivery. 
• Track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies. 
• Maintain risk logs and ensure timely resolution or escalation. 
• Quality & Release Readiness
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and Definition of Done. 
• Support testing, validation, and release planning activities. 
• Ensure readiness for deployments, including coordination with stakeholders. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Act as the primary liaison between business, IT, and delivery teams. 
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and milestones. 
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment. 
• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Mentor and guide team members on Agile practices and collaboration. 
• Foster a high-performing, self-organizing team environment. 
• Drive continuous improvement and team maturity. 

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field 
• 12+ years of IT experience with: 
• Strong Agile/Scrum delivery experience 
• Project/program management exposure 
• Experience working with: 
• PLM systems (Windchill, ThingWorx or similar) 
• Enterprise system integrations 
• Proven experience in: 
• Scrum Master role for Agile teams 
• Managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders 
• Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills 
• Experience leading distributed/offshore teams 

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. 

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.
 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here