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

The preferred working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View Minnesota; however the individual may also work remotely within the US or onsite at another US-based Medtronic facility. Ability to travel to relevant sites is desirable (approx. 20%)

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

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 if we hope to have 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! DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Sr. Program Director specializing in Mergers Acquisitions and Divestitures (MA&D) 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 strategy planning architecture and execution of IT-related activities to ensure a smooth integration or separation of technology assets during the MA&D process. This role will begin as the Program Leader for a publicly announced large divestiture.

The 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Builds effective partnerships with IT Sr. Leaders and Sr. GOSC 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 Workday Concur Vendavo SFDC Compliance Quality Planning 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 make decisions about which vendors to retain or replace to optimize IT infrastructure and support 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 the 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 MA&D 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.

Overall the role of an Sr IT Director in MA&D 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.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• 15 years of experience with a bachelors degree or 13 years of experience with an advanced degree

• 10 years of managerial experience

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

Strongly Preferred:

• 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 implementing SAP S4 HANA using RISE including SAP BTP Concur Ariba.

• 15 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 Hyperion 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 self-starter and results driven. Must be able lead through ambiguity and act with urgency.

• Innovative thinking strategic focus and aptitude that challenges the status quo.

KEY SKILLS/SEARCH TERMS EIGHTFOLD CALIBRATION

1. Program Leadership Divestiture

2. Divestiture

About Medtronic

Together we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic we push the limits of what technology therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefitshere.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)here.

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)here.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B TN J etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

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.

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.