Senior IT Manager - Data Analytics & AI

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 • Forth Worth, Texas The Senior IT Manager, Data Analytics & AI is a people-focused leader responsible for managing global analytics teams and delivering data and analytics capabilities that drive business decision-making across Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D functions. Reporting to the IT Director of Data & Analytics (D&A), this role emphasizes team leadership, program execution, stakeholder partnership, and value delivery—rather than hands-on technical design—while collaborating closely with business leaders, IT partners, and data platform teams to prioritize initiatives, oversee execution, and ensure analytics solutions are delivered on time, aligned to enterprise standards, and compliant with MedTech regulatory requirements. 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 to achieve 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree
• 5+ years of managerial experience

Nice To Haves

• Strongly Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Technology, Analytics, Business, or Engineering)
• 10+ years experience in Data, Analytics, or Digital roles
• 5+ years experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managers
• Experience managing enterprise analytics or data programs in complex organizations
• Working knowledge of modern analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) sufficient to lead teams and engage stakeholders
• Strong track record of delivering business outcomes through analytics
• Experience in MedTech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or other regulated industries
• Experience leading analytics teams supporting commercial, operations, or supply chain functions
• Exposure to AI-driven analytics or advanced reporting initiatives
• Master’s degree or leadership-focused certifications

Responsibilities

• Analytics Program & Delivery Leadership Lead enterprise analytics and AI initiatives across business domains.
• Translate business priorities into actionable delivery plans.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Track progress, manage risks, and escalate issues as needed.
• People & Team Leadership Manage and develop global analytics teams.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Mentor leaders to enhance delivery and talent.
• Oversee workforce planning and skills development.
• Business & Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders.
• Align analytics initiatives with business needs and value.
• Communicate progress and insights to all audiences.
• Drive adoption and measure business impact of analytics solutions.
• Platform & Technology Oversight Oversee analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AI tools).
• Ensure platforms are scalable, reliable, and meet business needs.
• Maintain consistency in delivery standards and best practices.
• Guide technical solutions without hands-on design.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and security standards.
• Support data governance, quality, and access controls.
• Promote responsible use of analytics and AI.

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).

What This Job Offers

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