Communications Director - GTI and IT

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. This role will provide strategic communications leadership for the Medtronic GTI and IT functions, supporting both internal and external communications efforts. Reporting to the VP, Communications - GOSC, Quality and Development, this leader will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive internal and external communications strategies in support of a highly dynamic, global function. The ideal candidate will have deep domain expertise in organizational communications and a proven track record of using communications to educate, engage and inspire employee audiences. They will also have experience using internal and external communications to advance business strategy and curate thought leadership. This role requires a proactive, forward-thinking approach and the ability to assess and prioritize communications opportunities, counsel business partners, and engage stakeholders in bold new ways. The role combines both strategy development and execution with a demonstrated ability to establish clear objectives and create content that generates meaningful outcomes. This role supports US time zones and is intended to be an in-person position with key stakeholders and partners in Minneapolis, MN. Travel required for this role is expected to be less than 25 percent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience (people or programmatic), or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience (people or programmatic).
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent writing, editing, and creative skills.
Ability to effectively counsel business partners, manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and excel under pressure.
Experience with or working knowledge of programs and applications such as PowerPoint, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Teams and various desktop publishing
Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
Creative problem-solving skills and solid business acumen to connect communication strategies to business objectives.
Willingness to learn and implement the Medtronic brand voice in communications
Accuracy, accountability, and strong organizational skills are essential to successful performance

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic communications leader for the Medtronic GTI and IT functions.
Develop and deliver internal and external communications plans, messages, and tactics that achieve business outcomes
Effectively counsel business partners – including executives – and develop and maintain effective relationships across all levels of management and employees
Provide both strategy development and flawless execution
Leverage deep domain expertise in organizational communications to engage and inspire the employee audience
Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communications efforts and inform improvements/adjustments to future initiatives
Effectively manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and excel under pressure
Travel up to 25 percent of the time

Benefits

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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)