The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Medtronic (Santa Rosa, CA) in Feb 2011
Interview
A recruiter contacted me and set up an appt. to speak with me the following day. I cleared my schedule but she did not call nor did she return my call. She finally called 3 days later with a weak apology and we chatted. I decided to move on with the process and spoke with the hiring manager. She seemed nice and straightforward. Several days later, the recruiter calls to tell me someone else would be setting up my in-person interview schedule. I show up for the interview and wait 15 minutes for the HR person to arrive. That's okay. It happens. I spent the day in the same room, no tour of the area I'd be working, was never offered a beverage or a rest room break. Each interview was 30 minutes, hardly enough time to get all my questions asked. I asked some good and focused questions but was not impressed with many of the responses, although there were some highly capable people among the panel. I left the interview convinced I was over qualified. I received a phone call over a week later and was told I'd be getting an offer. We discussed salary and such for the 2nd time. Another week goes by and I was given an offer: A 20% pay cut for a position I didn't even apply for and an umimpressive relocation package. I was told the management position would be 'just too hard' for me. I found this insulting and unprofessional. I have since accepted the same position at the competition on the east coast and am happy to align myself with such a great group of individuals, although I expect I will peak out sooner rather than later. I believe I was simply unlucky in my experience with Medtronics but am satisfied with my decision to decline their less than generous offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There were no particularly challenging questions but the same questions were asked by each interviewer (i.e. how do you handle multiple projects having the same dealine, how do you handle conflict, etc.).
I applied online. I interviewed at Medtronic (Sydney) in Jun 2026
Interview
2 team members interviewed me for the role. The interview was very straight forward and they were very impressed to the point they didnt have anything left to ask 30minutes in. However I still didnt get the next interview which is very confusing.
Feedback call simply said you were too good...?!
4 rounds, 1 with the HM and then 2 that were technical/culture fit and then final with the director. Some questions asked about experience with PM styles and others focused around handling communication and difficult interpersonal relationships
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time you dealt with a cultural difference and how did you manage it
The product manager interview process at Medtronic typically includes standard behavioral questions designed to assess candidates' alignment with Medtronic's mission, leadership principles, and problem-solving skills. Expect discussions on cross-functional collaboration, strategic decision-making, and experience in product lifecycle management. Interviewers may also explore candidates’ ability to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and drive innovation within healthcare technology. Depending on the role, technical knowledge and market positioning could also be evaluated.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you navigated cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed organization?
Project Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Medtronic with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 46% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Project Manager roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 26 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Medtronic overall takes an average of 34 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Medtronic as a Project Manager according to 26 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
One on one interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 15%
Background check: 8%
Drug test: 8%
Skills test: 8%
Personality test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
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