We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Sep 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 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.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES The working location for this role is the Medtronic headquarter located in Minneapolis, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work from another US-based Medtronic facility. Additional work locations may include:

• Atlanta, GA; North Haven, CT; Boulder, CO; Tempe, AZ; Boston, MA 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. In this highly visible, cross-functional leadership role, the Senior Director, Data Strategy, Portfolio & Enterprise Data Governance will lead data strategy for Medtronic including Medtronic Data & Analytics Council, portfolio & program management for Medtronic Data & Analytics Council initiatives, leadership and implementation of Enterprise Data Governance and data culture & literacy initiatives including AI/GenAI. This role will also have responsibility for enterprise-wide improvement in data maturity across domains. Day In The Life The Senior Director, Data Strategy, Portfolio & Enterprise Data Governance will

Design and implement data strategy enabling business objectives and priorities.

Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and best practices across the organization & drive the Medtronic Data & AnalyticsCouncil & Domain Leadership Network.

Be a trusted advisor to the executive team, shaping and guiding strategic priorities.

Introduce and continually improve data governance standards and processes.

Define and execute the Data Governance Strategy, ensuring data quality and governance and driving innovation.

Build the roadmap to achieve the Enterprise Data Strategy, enhance efficiency, improve data quality and drive competitive advantage. Partner cross-functionally to ensure all strategic data initiatives are captured within the strategic plan & roadmap. Develop & estimate funding needs & sources for strategic initiatives.

Be a trusted partner with Operating Units, Functions, Regions, Analytics, Legal, Privacy, Security and IT ensuring that policies, processes and standards are defined and adhered to end-to-end.

Drive prioritization across the project release schedules to enable business transformation priorities while enhancing data quality and enablingefficient operations.

Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align data initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that data supports and accelerates strategic goals.

Foster collaboration and alignment with cross-functional teams, including IT, analytics and executives.

Lead, manage and develop a team of data strategy, culture, data governance & program/project professionals to ensure the effective implementation of data initiatives.

Define and implement continuous improvements to data strategic planning, culture, portfolio management and data governance to increase value delivery, strategic alignment, on time, budget & quality implementations and competitive advantage with data.

Define and enable an enterprise-wide data governance framework for consistent data policies and practices.

Advocate for data quality and best practices, ensuring adherence to data protection and privacy regulations.

Work closely with senior leadership to provide strategic guidance on data governance and compliance matters.

Serve as a key liaison between different business functions and IT teams to ensure alignment and integration of data governance practices.

Stay current with data standards and best practices related to data governance, data quality, data marketplace, and the ability to collaborate across all the data disciplines.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications) Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A)

Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications) 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.

About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. Physical Job Requirements 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. (ADA-United States of America) 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. Learn more about our benefits here . This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here . This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here . 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):$176,800.00 - $265,200.00 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 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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