IT Project Lead

Medtronic • Mounds View, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. In your role, you may work from the following Medtronic sites: • Mounds View, Minnesota • Fridley, Minnesota (OHQ) • Rice Creek, Minnesota • Boston, Massachusetts • Lafayette, Colorado • Irvine, California (UCI) • Jacksonville, Florida • Fort Worth, Texas • Memphis, Tennessee This role will require 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. As an IT Project Lead, you will lead the coordination and execution of assigned project activities for enterprise and cross functional initiatives. Take ownership of day to day project management tasks for initiatives within Enterprise Architecture, Global Functions, and the SAP organization, working under the direction of senior project managers or program leaders. The role is also responsible for driving execution across a variety of project types, including application development, systems integration, operational and process improvements, and application upgrades or deployments. The IT Project Lead will own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of core project artifacts, including effort estimates, high level planning materials, cost tracking, work plans, resource plans, and project schedules. Proactively identify, document, and track project risks, issues, and dependencies, perform initial analysis, and recommend mitigation actions for review. You will prepare and deliver regular project status communications to team members and stakeholders, escalate risks and issues appropriately, and ensure assigned deliverables are completed in alignment with defined scope, schedule, and budget expectations. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone 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 barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world. Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your 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 out the accomplishments of our Women in IT group! http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT. CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 0+ years of experience with an advanced degree
• 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

• Previous Medtronic experience
• Experience supporting IT projects in a matrixed organization
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel)
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification (or interest in pursuing) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned IT projects or project workstreams under the direction of a senior project manager or program lead.
• Support project execution across the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and close out activities.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, action logs, and documentation.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables; escalate risks and issues as needed.
• Maintain project budgets, resource coordination, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare status reports, meeting materials, and project communications.
• Facilitate project meetings and follow up on action items.
• Ensure compliance with Medtronic IT standards, quality system procedures, and project governance processes.
• Collaborate with cross functional team members to support successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level