Director IT Hyperautomation and Horizontal Initiatives

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 : : 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.
• 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.
• 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.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, MAStay 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.
• 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
• 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.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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