We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Oct 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

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're 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 working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Minneapolis, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work from another US-based Medtronic facility. Additional work location may include:

• Lafayette, CO

• Mansfield, MA

• North Haven, CT

• Memphis, TN

• Santa Ana/Irvine, CA

• Atlanta, GA

• Fort Worth, TX

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

As the Director of IT, Hyperautomation, & Horizontal Initiatives, you will lead the organization's hyperautomation strategy and initiatives, leveraging your expertise in advanced technologies, including AI, ML, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and BPM (Business Process Management) to automate complex business processes and drive operational efficiency. Additionally, you will lead other relevant horizontal initiatives on data and innovation, ensuring a cohesive approach to technological advancements across the organization. As the Director of IT, Hyperautomation, & Horizontal Initiatives, you will also act as an evangelist and ambassador for the IT function related to hyperautomation, promoting its value and benefits to stakeholders. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions.

Are you interested in driving a critical enabler for Medtronic in achieving its bold ambition to become the global healthcare technology leader?  

Our investments transform Manufacturing and Supply Chain into a competitive advantage for Medtronic. Leaders with the talent to drive significant and complex strategic programs while delivering stability and world-class best practices to day-to-day IT operations thrive here.

DAY IN THE LIFE

As the Director IT, Hyperautomation & Horizontal Initiatives, you will:

• Develop and execute the hyperautomation strategy aligned with business goals.

• Lead the hyperautomation team in designing, developing, deploying, and ensuring the value realization of solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and use cases.

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of automation projects, from ideation to deployment.

• Ensure the scalability and performance of automation solutions in production.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in hyperautomation.

• Manage the hyperautomation budget and resources effectively.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the hyperautomation team.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.

• Lead and support other relevant horizontal initiatives on data and innovation, driving a cohesive approach to technological advancements.

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.

• Serve as an evangelist and ambassador for the IT function related to hyperautomation, promoting its value and benefits to stakeholders.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

• Practical and actionable experience in the manufacturing or supply chain space, with a strong background in AI technologies, machine learning, and hyperautomation.

• Proven experience in leading manufacturing automation projects and teams.

• Mastery of automation technolog