Senior IT Program Director - Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr. Program Director specializing in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures (MA&D), your primary role is to manage the IT aspects of complex corporate transactions, focusing on IT Strategy and Execution for each transaction. This involves leading the strategy, planning, architecture, and execution of IT-related activities to ensure a smooth integration or separation of technology assets during the MA&D process. This role will initially serve as the Program Leader for a publicly announced large divestiture. The position is critical for planning and executing a successful transition and helping the organization realize the benefits of the merger, acquisition, or divestiture in terms of improved technology capabilities, efficiency, and competitiveness. Effective communication and collaboration with Executive Leaders, Sr. Leadership, Steering Committees, Corporate Business Development & Portfolio Management, other departments, stakeholders, and external consultants are essential for achieving these objectives. Medtronic is an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

Requirements

15+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 13+ years of experience with an advanced degree
10+ years of managerial experience

Nice To Haves

Experience successfully implementing multi-billion dollar mergers, acquisitions and divestitures using SAP ERP with a particular focus on OTC/SD and commercial systems including pricing, contracting and e-commerce.
Experience implementing SAP S4 HANA using RISE including SAP BTP, Concur, Ariba.
15+ years planning and implementing multiple global and regional deployments (LATAM, EMEA, APAC) of SAP at multi-national companies involving Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial modules and capabilities.
Knowledge of core business processes (O2C, P2P, R2R, MDM, MES, IBP/S&OP, Supply Chain etc) at global organizations and deployment in regional markets including APAC/Japan, EMEA, LATAM, NA/Canada.
Experience planning and implementing SAP S/4 in brownfield and/or greenfield scenarios.
Experience integrating with non-SAP technology platforms including JDA/BlueYonder, Anaplan, Hyperion, Critical Manufacturing or similar MES, SalesForce, etc..
Experience with implementing medical device products including warrantee, service and repairs.
Experience implementing and adhering to FDA and computer systems validation requirements.
Demonstrated leadership in achieving shared objectives in a matrix organization, managing cross-divisional initiatives, and cross-functional teams
Highly organized, outcome oriented with excellent planning skills.
Excellent leadership, presence, and executive communication skills (written and verbal).
Influencing and diplomacy skills with an ability to lead and drive change in a collaborative, positive way.
Must be a self-starter and results driven.
Must be able lead through ambiguity and act with urgency.
Innovative thinking, strategic focus and aptitude that challenges the status quo.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough IT due diligence to understand the technology infrastructure, systems, applications, and data of both the acquiring and target companies. Identify potential risks, synergies, and integration challenges.
Develop a comprehensive IT integration plan that aligns with the overall business integration strategy. This plan should address technology consolidation, data migration, system compatibility, and workforce integration.
Ensures program delivery and value realization, delivering meaningful and measurable business outcomes.
Builds effective partnerships with IT Sr. Leaders and Sr. GOSC Leadership, to shape and deliver on three year strategic roadmaps.
Provides leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of one or more information technology and systems functions supporting company business processes and technical information systems platforms.
Accountable for financial management of multiple multi-million dollar programs.
Plan, architect and lead the integration of IT systems including SAP ECC, S4HANA, Workday, Concur, Vendavo, SFDC, Compliance, Quality, Planning and Manufacturing systems. This includes migrating data, integrating applications, and ensuring seamless communication between different systems.
Engages program teams in “lead form the front” opportunities, reinforcing desired culture of execution excellence.
Assess the technology vendors and make decisions about which vendors to retain or replace to optimize IT infrastructure and support with a view to move with speed and decisiveness.
Identify redundant or outdated IT infrastructure and determine the best approach to rationalize and consolidate resources for cost savings and efficiency.
Ensure that the IT security measures and compliance practices are aligned to protect sensitive data during the transition.
Prepare the IT teams and employees for changes that come with the integration or divestiture. This includes communication, training, and support during the transition.
Manage the IT budget during the MA&D process and identify opportunities to optimize costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
Identify and mitigate IT-related risks that could impact the success of the MA&D deal.
Provide ongoing support and monitor after the integration to address any IT-related issues that may arise.