We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Feb 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll 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. The ability to travel to other Medtronic sites approximately 20% of the time is desirable.

As an IT 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.

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.

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 – we’re 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! http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

The role of 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.

• Conduct thorough IT due diligence to understand the technology infrastructure, systems, applications, and data of both acquiring company and acquisition target. 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, 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, Workday, Concur, Vendavo, SFDC, Compliance, Quality, Planning and Manufacturing systems. This includes migrating data, integrating applica