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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. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Sr Director of Global Construction Real Estate & Design

Are you ready to be the Facilities Change Maker Global Strategy & Execution Leader for one of the worlds most innovative medical technology companies Medtronic is seeking a bold visionary leader to drive transformation across our global footprint. This role is not just about managing projectsits about reimagining how space design and infrastructure enable innovation collaboration and growth across more than 150 countries.

As the Sr Director of Global Construction Real Estate & Design you will lead the integrated global strategy and execution for commercial real estate construction and interior design. You will shape and deliver the companys footprint strategy overseeing a portfolio of over 120 active projects and more than $350M in capital spend at any given time. This position reports to the Vice President of Global Facilities & Construction.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our work. Were 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 position is on-site 4 days/week at OHQ in Minneapolis MN.

This is your opportunity to lead transformation at scaleto shape the future of Medtronics global facilities and create environments that empower innovation collaboration and care.

Your Impact

You will serve as the enterprise-wide catalyst for change responsible for:

• Global Real Estate Strategy & Execution: Lead all aspects of commercial real estate including portfolio planning site selection lease negotiations acquisitions and dispositions.

• Construction & Design Leadership: Oversee global construction and interior design initiatives including greenfield developments facility expansions/reductions and infrastructure upgrades.

• Footprint Optimization: Align physical space with business strategy driving efficiency sustainability and innovation across manufacturing R&D and office environments.

• Project Management Excellence: Build and lead high-performing teams to deliver complex high-impact projects on time and on budget.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders across EHS Legal Procurement Finance and Operations to ensure alignment and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a unified global strategy for real estate construction and design.

• Govern project intake feasibility execution and closeout with robust processes and tools.

• Lead the development of long-range facility and real estate plans in collaboration with business leaders.

• Implement financial controls to ensure forecast accuracy and capital stewardship.

• Drive continuous improvement through a global Construction & Facilities Playbook.

• Mentor and develop a global team of managers and directors.

• Serve as the executive liaison for high-profile strategic or complex projects.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal standards (EHS Quality Procurement etc.).

• Maintain a strong field presence to ensure accountability and execution excellence.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelors degree required.

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience managing large global project teams in Manufacturing Facilities construction with 10 years of Managerial experience; OR advanced degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience managing large global project teams in Manufacturing Facilities construction with 10 years of Managerial experience.

• Must maintain a current and valid Passport with the ability to travel up to 25% annually.

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. clean rooms labs).

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

• This position is based on-site 4 days/week in Minneapolis when not traveling.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in architecture engineering real estate or related field.

• Procore or similar project management software experience.

• Strong financial acumen and experience with capital planning.

• Contract negotiation and vendor management expertise.

• Experience in matrixed global corporate environments.

• Excellent communication and executive presence.

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):$186400.00 - $279600.00

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

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary by job-related knowledge skills experience etc. 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 insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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 95000 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 addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.