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 LifeAs 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?
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 a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
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 hyperautomation experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant hyperautomation 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.
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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 & CompensationMedtronic 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 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.
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About MedtronicWe 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 95,000+ 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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents is positioned as notably generous, with additional Family Care Leave available for a range of caregiving needs. Fertility, adoption, donor, and surrogacy support adds depth for different paths to family-building.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan are presented as meaningful long-term savings tools. Scholarship and tuition programs further reinforce financial security beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is consistently described as a strong part of the total rewards package. Mental health resources, critical illness coverage, and wellness supports broaden the overall health offering.
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Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
