[Remote] Principal Product Owner, Remote Sales Capabilities

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Medtronic is a leader in global healthcare technology, focused on addressing challenging health problems. The Principal Product Owner will support the execution and improvement of remote sales capabilities, translating business needs into practical solutions and coordinating with various stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of remote sales teams.ResponsibilitiesSupport the delivery of remote sales tools, enhancements, and process improvements by helping define work, coordinate priorities, and maintain execution focus across the agile podTranslate business needs into clear feature definitions, user-focused requirements, and actionable backlog items in partnership with stakeholders and delivery teamsHelp manage backlog readiness, sequencing, and scope decisions to ensure work is aligned to business value, feasibility, and release timingSupport release planning and delivery coordination to help ensure solutions are implemented effectively and with minimal disruption to the businessCollaborate closely with Remote Sales, IT, Sales Enablement, Training, Communications, Marketing, Operations, and other commercial partners to align on priorities, dependencies, and expected outcomesAct as a day-to-day coordination point across functions to surface risks, clarify decisions, and keep work moving across business and technical teamsBuild shared understanding of business needs, customer needs, scope, value measures, and success criteria across stakeholders and the agile podSupport effective operating rhythms, communications, and follow-up to ensure stakeholders remain informed, aligned, and prepared for upcoming changesPartner with enablement, training, and communications teams to support launch readiness and sustained adoption of new tools, enhancements, and processesHelp develop role-based communications, training inputs, support materials, and feedback mechanisms that enable successful adoption within remote and distributed teamsIdentify adoption barriers, user pain points, and change impacts, and work with partners to address them through practical, business-focused solutionsSupport feedback loops from the field to inform enhancements, improve user experience, and strengthen long-term value realizationHelp define desired business outcomes, success measures, and adoption indicators for remote sales capabilities and related initiativesTrack and communicate progress against key measures such as adoption, usage, efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and operational effectivenessPartner with business and technical teams to identify improvement opportunities, reduce friction in workflows, and strengthen the overall remote sales experienceUse qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform prioritization decisions and continuous improvement recommendationsContribute to the evolution of remote sales capabilities by helping assess business needs, identify opportunities, and support roadmap discussions for future enhancementsSupport a balanced approach that aligns broader capability strategy and standardization with the practical needs of U.S. businesses and field teamsHelp ensure solutions are designed with scalability, usability, and business relevance in mind, with awareness of where global alignment is needed and where local flexibility may be appropriateWork across adjacent capability owners and partner teams to ensure a coordinated approach to tools, processes, and stakeholder experienceSkillsHigh School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience in sales enablement or sales support or equivalent experienceOR Associate's Degree with 6+ years experienceOR Baccalaureate Degree with 4+ years experienceDirect experience supporting remote sales, inside sales, virtual engagement, commercial excellence, or field support capabilitiesExperience in healthcare, medical device, life sciences, or other regulated commercial environmentsScaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) certificationCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) CertificationExposure to cross‑functional commercial, operations, enablement, product, project, or transformation initiatives in a matrixed organizationGlobal collaboration experience working with peers across multiple time zones, including shared services or center‑of‑excellence operating modelsDemonstrated ability to gather business needs, translate them into clear requirements or work items, and support delivery through structured planning and coordinationProven ability to partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to prioritize work, manage dependencies, and support execution against defined timelinesCapability to leverage reporting, dashboards, and business performance metrics to support decision‑making and continuous improvementTrack record of partnering with sales enablement, training, communications, or IT teams to drive adoption of new tools and processesOrganizational discipline with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive progress in fast‑paced environmentsAbility to navigate ambiguity, adjust priorities as new information emerges, and maintain focus on practical business outcomesWorking knowledge of Agile, hybrid delivery, or product operating models, including backlog management, release planning, user story development, and value measurement conceptsFamiliarity with tool adoption, process improvement, training coordination, communications, or change management initiatives in commercial or customer‑facing environmentsAnalytical mindset with experience using metrics, feedback, and business context to support prioritization and operational improvementsProficiency with collaboration and planning tools such as PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), Smartsheet, or similar platformsExperience partnering with sales enablement, training, communications, or IT teams to drive adoption of new tools and processesExperience with reporting, dashboarding, or business performance analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvementExposure to global teams, shared services, or center-of-excellence models supporting region-specific business needsExperience working in a global setting with peers across multiple time zones and geographiesExperience supporting cross-functional commercial, operations, enablement, product, project, or transformation initiatives in a matrixed environmentBenefitsMedtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)Health, Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insuranceLong-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursementSimple Steps (global well-being program)Incentive plans401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)Paid sick time (for Temporary employees, as required under applicable state law)Company OverviewMedtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry. It was founded in 1949, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.medtronic.com.Company H1B SponsorshipMedtronic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 60 in 2026, 349 in 2025, 385 in 2024, 282 in 2023, 310 in 2022, 300 in 2021, 261 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.