Chief of staff Jobs in Saint Paul, MN

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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

The IT Director; Cybersecurity Chief of Staff will assist in providing the strategic, operational, and coordination support needed to make a cybersecurity organization effective at scale. As security programs grow in complexity, the CISO must balance executive leadership, enterprise-wide risk management, and rapid response demands. A Chief of Staff enables this by : Driving organizational focus, Improving cross-functional coordination, Enhancing operational efficiency, Strengthening decision-making, and Ensuring continuity and resilience.

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'reworking 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. In your role, you may workfromthe following Medtronic sites :

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Memphis, Tennessee

Lafayette, Colorado

Santa Ana / Irvine, California (UCI)

North Haven, Connecticut

Jacksonville, Florida

Mansfield orBoston, Massachusetts

Fort Worth, Texas

This role will require5-10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

We believe that when people fromdifferent cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result—andeveryone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriersto opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they areand the life experiences they contribute.We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a rolein addressing systemic inequities in ourcommunicationsto achievelong-term sustainable impact.

Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employeesand to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

Bring your talents toanindustry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions –we’rea market leader and growing every day. You can be proud tobe apart of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. Weencourage andsupport your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need toownyour future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.Join us for a career in IT that changes lives.Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Check outthe accomplishments of our Women in IT group!

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

TheCybersecurity Chief of Staff (CoS) serves as the primary strategic partner and "force multiplier" for the ChiefInformation Security Officer (CISO).In this role you willbridge the gap between technical security operations and high-level business strategy, ensuring the security organization runs efficiently.As the Chief of Staff (CoS), you will be the strategic architect behind the CISO’s office. Youaren'tjust an administrator; you are a high-level advisor and operator who ensures the cybersecurity department executes its mission with precision. You will manage the "business of security," allowing the CISO to focus on high-stakes technical leadership and external stakeholder management.

This role willfocus on fivekey pillars :

Strategic Operations & Governance

Strategic Planning : Drive the annual and quarterly planning cycles; track progress against OKRs and KPIs to ensure the security roadmap is on schedule.

Strategy Development & Performance Measurement : Lead the translation of the CISO’s multi-year vision into a structured execution roadmap. You willbe responsible fordefining the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) andestablishinga robust measurement framework—utilizingadvanced telemetry and security-specific metrics—to quantify risk reduction anddemonstratethe ROI of the global security program to executive leadershipwhilemaintainingalignment to greater organizational goals.

Financial Stewardship : Manage the cybersecurity budget, overseeing vendor relationships, procurement processes, and headcount planning.

The "Rhythm of Business" : Structure and lead leadership team meetings, off-sites, and town halls to ensure alignment and accountability.

Functional Delivery & Global Oversight

GICSO Pillar Management : Provide functional management and delivery oversight for one or more core Global Information Security Office (GICSO) pillars (e.g., PMO / MA&D, Strategy & Programs, GRC, Cyber Defense, IAM, or GRC). You will ensure cross-regional alignment, unblock technical dependencies, and guarantee that global security initiatives are delivered on time and within scope across varied geographic business units.

Executive Communication & Reporting

Executive Proxy & Delegated Authority : Serve as the primary surrogate for the CISO inhigh-stakessteering committees, executive leadership meetings, and vendor negotiations. You will be empowered to make operational decisions, provide "the voice of the CISO" in their absence, and ensure momentum on critical security mandates is never stalled by scheduling conflicts.

The Diplomatic Proxy : Act as the CISO’s 'eyes and ears' across the organization,triagingrequests for the CISO’s time andrepresentingthe Security Office in sensitive cross-functional disputes to reach a resolution before escalation.

The Operational Proxy : Serve asone ofthe designated Deputiesfor the Office of the CISO, assuming leadership over the Global Security leadership team duringthe CISO’sabsence to ensure continuity of operations and incident response readiness.

The Strategic Proxy : Translate the CISO's long-term vision into immediate tactical direction for GICSO pillar leads, serving as the secondary point of contact for executive stakeholders to ensure security alignment with broader business goals.

Board Readiness : Prepare high-impact presentations and reports for the Board of Directors and the AuditCommittee and the Medtronic Cybersecurity Committeetranslating technical vulnerabilities into business risk.

Internal Liaison : Act as the CISO’s proxy in cross-functional meetings with Finance, Legal, HR, andOUs as needed.

Ghostwriting : Draftand or reviewinternal announcements, security culture memos, and executive-level briefings.Development of presentations which distillcomplex technical risks into clearbusiness-centric narrativesfor both internal and external speaking engagements.

Operational Oversight : Streamlining the "rhythm of business" by managing leadership meetingsandGCISO organizationevents, overseeing headcount planning, and driving cross-functional projects that require coordination across Legal, Finance, and HR.

Special Projects & Crisis Management

Incidents & Response : During major security incidents, act as a coordinator (as needed) to ensure non-technical workstreams (communications, legal, updates to leadership) are handled seamlessly.

Change Management : Lead organizational design initiatives or large-scale culture shifts, such as rolling out a new "Security First" mindset across the company.

Cultural Leadership : Driving internal initiatives such asteam off-sites, talent development programs, and securityawarenessculture across the enterprise.Coordination of OHS initiatives andGCISOCulture Committee.

Must Haves (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, or Management Consulting.

7+ years of managerial experience

Technical Literacy - Ability to understand GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), SOC operations, and cloud security architecture without needing to be a practitioner.

Operational Excellence - Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and complex project portfolios.

Soft Skills - High emotional intelligence, discretion with sensitive data, and the ability to "manage up."

Experience managing a Project Management Office and Agile coaching teams.

Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change.

Nice to Have

Strongly Preferred :

Previous Medtronic experience

Advanced degree(s)

Specific leadership experience in cybersecurity; managing multiple areas of within the cybersecurity function.

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 .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) .

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) .

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 - $265,200.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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 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 .

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.

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