Security Program Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Feb 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 LifeAre you driven by a desire to create safer, more resilient workplaces while advancing your career in threat management and workplace violence prevention? As the Manager of our Threats of Workplace Violence Prevention Program, you’ll have a pivotal role in protecting employees and shaping a culture of security at a global scale. This position is ideal for professionals eager to master the complexities of threat assessment and prevention and who are driven to become influential leaders in this vital and ever-changing domain.
In this role, you’ll expand your expertise by handling high-stakes cases, partnering with experienced colleagues in security, employee relations, and legal departments, and crafting innovative strategies to protect our global workforce. You’ll have the freedom to create and execute top-tier programs, collaborate with leading professionals, and witness the direct impact of your work through enhanced safety outcomes and a healthier workplace culture. If you’re seeking a rewarding, long-term career with room for growth—and you thrive on solving complex challenges and making a genuine difference, this is the opportunity to shape both your future and the future of workplace safety.
This role can be based at a main Medtronic US location
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

• Lead the Threat Assessment Team in responding to and managing workplace threats and risks, including threats, potential violence and/or harassment

• Conduct thorough investigations into reported incidents, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies

• Provide expert consultation to leadership regarding high-risk cases and security concerns

• Prepare regular reports and briefings for senior leadership on program performance and incident outcomes

• Lead post-incident reviews to assess response effectiveness and implement improvements

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide policies and procedures for threat management and workplace violence prevention

• Partner with ER, Legal, EAP and business leaders to conduct risk assessments, investigations and resolution planning

• Provide expert guidance and training to Threat Assessment Team members, employees, and leaders at all levels globally

• Oversee employee support programs related to workplace violence, including counseling and recovery resources

• Monitor industry trends and evolving risks to ensure our program remains best-in-class and compliant with all relevant regulations

• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with industry experts and peers

• Manage relationships with external security consultants and law enforcement partners

MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of Security Program Management experience OR advanced degree and 3+ years of experience

NICE TO HAVE

• Certified Threat Manager (CTM) with extensive experience in investigations, incident management, and reporting

• Proven leader of cross-functional teams, skilled in threat assessment and workplace violence prevention

• Strong strategic and operational thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and crisis response skills, adept at engaging diverse audiences

• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and adaptability; able to prioritize and maintain confidentiality under pressure

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.

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):$101,600.00 - $152,400.00

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.

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

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.