Sr. Director, IT Supply Chain Platforms, Data and Transformation

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Aug 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life. Our 95000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72 million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose growth and impact.

The Senior Director IT Supply Chain Plan Build Run will serve as the strategic technology leader for Medtronics global supply chain partnering closely with business executives to drive digital transformation innovation and operational excellence. This role is responsible for shaping and executing technology strategy across planning integrated business planning logistics transportation warehousing and fulfillment by leveraging modern platforms data AI and analytics to create a more connected intelligent resilient and efficient supply chain. The leader will oversee a broad portfolio spanning business engagement enterprise architecture applications cybersecurity service delivery and digital transformation while ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business value and support Medtronics mission of advancing the future of healthcare.

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 at our Minnesota sites as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

As the Senior Director IT Supply Chain Plan Build Run you will partner with Global Supply Chain leaders to shape technology strategy and translate business priorities into a multi-year digital roadmap that drives operational excellence and measurable business outcomes. You will lead a global team responsible for delivering secure scalable and modern technology solutions across planning logistics warehousing transportation and fulfillment while leveraging data advanced analytics automation and AI to improve decision-making resilience and end-to-end supply chain performance. Balancing strategic vision with operational execution you will influence stakeholders across a complex global organization drive digital transformation initiatives and ensure technology investments accelerate innovation business value and Medtronics mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Chain Technology Leadership: Serve as the trusted IT advisor to Global Supply Chain leadership aligning technology strategy roadmaps and investments with business priorities across planning logistics warehousing transportation and distribution.

• Digital Transformation AI & Analytics: Lead end-to-end supply chain transformation by leveraging digital technologies automation AI machine learning and advanced analytics to improve forecasting inventory optimization operational efficiency decision-making and measurable business outcomes.

• Technology Delivery & Platform Excellence: Own the delivery operation and continuous improvement of critical supply chain applications and platforms ensuring reliability security scalability service quality and alignment with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity standards.

• Innovation Governance & Financial Stewardship: Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and industry-leading practices while maintaining strong portfolio governance risk management vendor strategy business case development and technology investment accountability.

• People & Organizational Leadership: Build and develop a high-performing global team fostering a culture of collaboration innovation accountability and product-focused execution while strengthening business acumen and outcome-driven leadership capabilities.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 15 years of relevant experience or 13 years of relevant experience with an Advanced degree

• 10 years of leadership experience managing global teams and complex technology portfolios.

• 10 years of experience in Supply Chain IT including experience in planning integrated business planning logistics transportation warehousing and global distribution.

Nice to Have:

• Strategic Technology & Business Leadership: Proven ability to partner with senior executives to develop technology strategies translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps and deliver measurable business outcomes in complex global organizations.

• Digital Transformation & Innovation: Demonstrated success leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives driving cloud modernization platform transformation AI adoption Industry 4.0 capabilities intelligent automation and digital product operating models.

• Supply Chain & Operational Technology Expertise: Deep knowledge of supply chain technologies including ERP planning transportation warehouse management integration platforms connected operations smart logistics and warehouse automation.

• Data AI & Continuous Improvement: Strong expertise in data analytics AI/ML Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational performance decision-making and value realization.

• Enterprise Delivery Governance & Risk Management: Extensive experience leading cross-functional programs with accountability for adoption financial performance vendor management cybersecurity compliance enterprise architecture governance and risk management.

• Executive Influence & Change Leadership: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships lead organizational change and influence across business and technology functions.

• Talent Development & High-Performance Culture: Committed to developing top talent fostering innovation promoting accountability and creating inclusive high-performing teams that deliver results while embracing a digital-first mindset.

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.

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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):$209600.00 - $314400.00

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.

U.S. Pay Transparency (for SIP Commission Hourly Direct Interns Executives)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.

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