Director IT, Hyperautomation & Horizontal Initiatives (Manufacturing & Supply Chain) at Medtronic in Fridley, Minnesota

Job Description:

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

Candidates must be located within commuting distance of a Medtronic site in North America and will have the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule being onsite 2-3 days/week.

This position will require working throughout global time zones.
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.

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, supply chain or automation experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant manufacturing, supply chain or automation experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have:

• Master's Degree in Data 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 technologies such as RPA, BPM, AI, and ML.


• Experience with automation tools such as UiPath, Blue Prism, etc.


• Understanding of data privacy and ethical considerations in automation.


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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):$172,000.00 - $258,000.00

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.

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 insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple 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 match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital 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 90,000+ 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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.