Senior IT Manager -Manufacturing Digital Transformation
About The Position
Medtronic is seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior IT Manager to lead the strategy, delivery, modernization, and operational excellence of digital manufacturing solutions across its global MedTech manufacturing network. The role provides end-to-end leadership across Plan, Build, Run, and Architecture, with the goal of improving manufacturing productivity, quality, efficiency, compliance, and business performance. The manager will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT to advance digital transformation through MES, IIoT, manufacturing analytics, hyper-automation, AI, and connected factory technologies. The position is onsite in Fridley, Minnesota; Tempe, Arizona; or Dexter, Michigan. The role combines strategic vision, technical leadership, financial accountability, people management, and execution. It involves leading manufacturing IT strategy and delivery, overseeing critical application and platform operations, guiding technology architecture and innovation, managing portfolios and vendors, developing stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring quality, regulatory, and cybersecurity compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in IT, manufacturing technology, enterprise applications, or digital transformation; alternatively, at least 5 years with an advanced degree.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams, IT delivery portfolios, or complex enterprise technology programs.
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside 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
- Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Digital Transformation, or a related discipline.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Business or Technology Management.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
- ITIL Foundation certification or higher.
- Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
- Relevant cloud, cybersecurity, or manufacturing technology certifications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute manufacturing digital transformation strategies aligned with business priorities and enterprise technology roadmaps.
- Lead the design, development, implementation, and deployment of manufacturing IT solutions across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee operational performance, availability, reliability, and ongoing support of critical manufacturing IT applications and platforms.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for manufacturing digital solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- Guide technology decisions across MES, SCADA, IIoT, cloud and edge computing, AI, automation, and manufacturing data platforms.
- Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for assigned manufacturing IT portfolios and services.
- Build partnerships with senior manufacturing, engineering, quality, and IT stakeholders; translate business needs into actionable digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead, coach, and develop teams of IT professionals, technical specialists, architects, and delivery managers.
- Ensure manufacturing IT solutions comply with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and corporate policies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
- Simple Steps global well-being program.
- Incentive plans.
- 401(k) plan with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
