We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Jan 2026

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

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 onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The preferred location for this role is the Medtronic facility based in Mounds View Minnesota. However you may also work from one of the following Medtronic hub locations:

Lafayette Colorado Irvine California
Boston Massachusetts Fort Worth Texas
Memphis Tennessee Jacksonville Florida


This role may require up to 20% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

As an IT Program Manager specializing in M&A Integrations and Due Diligence your primary role is to manage the IT aspects of complex corporate transactions focused on IT Strategy and Execution for each transaction. This involves leading the due diligence strategy planning architecture and execution of IT-related activities to ensure a smooth integration or separation of technology assets during the MA&D process.

Your role is critical in planning and executing a successful transition and helping the organization realize the benefits of the merger acquisition or divestiture in terms of improved technology capabilities efficiency and competitiveness. Effective communication and collaboration with Executive Leaders Sr. Leadership Steering Committees Corporate Business Development & Portfolio Management other departments stakeholders and external consultants are essential for achieving these 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 to achieve 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 were 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! THAT CHANGE LIVES

The role of IT Program Manager in M&A Integrations and Due Diligence is critical in leading a successful transition and helping the organization realize the benefits of the merger acquisition or divestiture in terms of improved technology capabilities efficiency and competitiveness. Effective communication and collaboration with other departments stakeholders and external consultants are essential for achieving these objectives.

• Conduct thorough IT due diligence to understand the technology infrastructure systems applications and data of both the acquiring and target companies. Identify potential risks synergies and integration challenges.
• Develop a comprehensive IT integration plan that aligns with the overall business integration strategy. This plan should address technology consolidation data migration system compatibility and workforce integration.
• Ensures program delivery and value realization delivering meaningful and measurable business outcomes.
• Build effective partnerships with IT Sr. Leaders Corporate Development and Program Management Leadership to shape and deliver on three-year strategic roadmaps.
• Provides leadership for those involved in the development design and optimization of one or more information technology and systems functions supporting company business processes and technical information systems platforms.
• Accountable for financial management of multiple multi-million dollar programs.
• Plan architect and lead the integration of IT systems including SAP ECC S4HANA HR (e.g. Workday) Travel & Expense (e.g. Concur) CRM (e.g. Salesforce) PLM (e.g. Windchill) Legal & Compliance (e.g. Onit) Quality Planning (e.g. Blue Yonder) and Manufacturing systems. This includes migrating data integrating applications and ensuring seamless communication between different systems.
• Engages program teams in lead form the front opportunities reinforcing desired culture of execution excellence.
• Assess the technology vendors and licenses and make decisions about which vendors and licenses to retain or replace to optimize IT operating model with a view to move with speed and decisiveness.
• Identify redundant or outdated IT infrastructure and determine the best approach to rationalize and consolidate resources for cost savings and efficiency.
• Ensure that IT security measures and compliance practices are aligned to protect sensitive data during the transition.
• Prepare the IT teams and employees for changes that come with the integration or divestiture. This includes communication training and support during the transition.
• Manage the IT budget during the M&A Integrations and Due Diligence process and identify opportunities to optimize costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
• Identify and mitigate IT-related risks that could impact the success of the MA&D deal.
• Provide ongoing support and monitor after the integration to address any IT-related issues that may arise.
• Ensure all IT activities meet or exceed Medtronics quality regulatory and security standards with regular audits and rapid remediation of critical findings.
• Lead transparent frequent communication with executive sponsors and stakeholders including weekly progress updates risk summaries and Q&A forums for impacted teams.
• Establish and maintain a robust risk management process including frequent (e.g. weekly bi-weekly) risk reviews and proactive mitigation planning with integration leads.
• Champion early and ongoing engagement of subject matter experts (SMEs) and business leaders to accelerate system migrations and ensure alignment.
• Support strategic workforce planning by identifying resource needs early and securing approvals for key program roles.
• Continuously refresh and evolve the IT M&A playbook incorporating feedback and new insights from each transaction.
• Leverage hyperautomation and AI tools to streamline M&A due diligence integration and reporting processes.
• Monitor post-integration system performance and user adoption ensuring timely resolution of issues and capturing improvement opportunities.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years of experience with a bachelors degree or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strongly Preferred:
  • PMP Certification
• Proven track record in end-to-end M&A processes including technology strategy development and integration management.
• Experience in digital strategy development and business transformation across various industries including High Technology MedTech Manufacturing Pharma and Retail.
• Experience successfully implementing multi-billion dollar mergers acquisitions and divestitures using SAP ERP with a particular focus on OTC/SD and commercial systems including pricing contracting and e-commerce.
• Experience in leading digital transformation initiatives including SAP S/4HANA implementations and business process reengineering including SAP BTP Concur Ariba.
• 5 years planning and implementing multiple global and regional deployments (LATAM EMEA APAC) of SAP at multi-national companies involving Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing Commercial modules and capabilities.
• Knowledge of core business processes (O2C P2P R2R MDM MES IBP/S&OP Supply Chain etc.) at global organizations and deployment in regional markets including APAC/Japan EMEA LATAM NA/Canada.
• Experience planning and implementing SAP S/4 in brownfield and/or greenfield scenarios.
• Experience integrating with non-SAP technology platforms including JDA/BlueYonder Anaplan OneStream Critical Manufacturing or similar MES Salesforce etc.
• Experience with implementing medical device products including warrantee service and repairs.
• Experience implementing and adhering to FDA and computer systems validation requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership in achieving shared objectives in a matrix organization managing cross-divisional initiatives and cross-functional teams
• Highly organized outcome oriented with excellent planning skills.
• Excellent leadership presence and executive communication skills (written and verbal).
• Influencing and diplomacy skills with an ability to lead and drive change in a collaborative positive way.
• Must be a results driven self-starter. Must be able lead through ambiguity and act with urgency.
• Innovative thinking strategic focus and aptitude that challenges the status quo.

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):$132800.00 - $199200.00

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 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.