Senior Manager SAP Core Platforms

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Hybrid

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. The preferred working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Minneapolis, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work from another US-based Medtronic facility. Additional work location may include: Lafayette, CO Mansfield, MA North Haven, CT Memphis, TN Santa Ana/Irvine, CA Atlanta, GA Fort Worth, TX CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES As the Sr. Manager – SAP Technology, you will serve as a strategic leader driving the planning and implementation of critical SAP solutions that accelerate transformation across Commercial, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing IT value streams using AI/ Gen AI technologies. You will play a vital leadership role in the planning and multi-year transition from our single ECC6 instance and application landscape to SAP S/4. You will own the planning and delivery of end-to-end SAP capabilities from an SAP COE perspective — from planning and estimating, solution design and development, through deployment and post-launch optimization — ensuring measurable business value and operational excellence. In this high-impact leadership role, you will blend deep SAP ECC and S/4HANA implementation experience, solution design and development, business process, functional, and data knowledge with hands-on IT program planning and execution for maximum effectiveness. The role requires cross-functional collaboration skills with IT and business stakeholders. Horizontal IT includes (Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Architecture) and IT Value streams (Commercial, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing). In your role as Sr. Manager, you will lead the proposal development, scoping and solution design, and planning and estimation of new SAP COE AI based solutions including Security GRC, Testing COE and Technical stack. The leader will partner with IT value streams and functions to develop these proposals for budgeting and business case development. You will own the end-to-end SAP solution lifecycle from a CoE perspective — encompassing solution architecture, planning and estimating, design, build, deployment, and ongoing optimization — ensuring technical excellence, long-term scalability, and measurable business value. You will serve as a strategic and architectural leader driving the planning, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-wide SAP solutions that accelerate business transformation across the Commercial, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing IT value streams. You will lead the design, delivery, and implementation of SAP programs from an SAP COE perspective across Commercial, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing domains. Key objectives include: Estimate, plan, and deliver S/4 required upgrades such as BTP, BDC, Cloud ALM, Hybris, EWM, and ME/MII. Estimate, plan, and deliver new business/IT ValueStream solutions such as GTS and MDG. Provide leadership to existing business/IT Value Stream initiatives such as Transportation Management. 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree
7+ years of managerial experience

Nice To Haves

15+ years hands-on experience leading, planning, implementing and managing global SAP ECC or S/4 applications.
Implementation experience transition from SAP ECC application landscape to SAP S/4.
Planning, solution architecture, business/functional knowledge, and implementation experience with SAP ECC and S/4HANA and ideally satellite applications such as BTP, MDM, GTS, and EWM.
Proven leadership in SAP S/4HANA transformation programs within supply chain, manufacturing, or commercial environments.
Experience implementing core SAP modules: TM, EWM, SD, MM, PP, GTS, ATTP, Hybris.
Techno/functional experience of global end to end processes.
Demonstrated success managing complex programs across matrixed enterprise environments
Professional Services Consulting experience is a significant plus.
Soft Skills: Proven track record of leading technology development teams and driving cross-divisional initiatives in a matrix organization.
Highly organized, outcome-oriented, with excellent planning and project management skills.
Exceptional leadership, presence, and executive communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong influencing and diplomacy skills, with the ability to lead and drive change collaboratively and positively.
Self-starter with a results-driven mindset and the ability to lead through ambiguity and act with urgency.
Innovative thinker with a strategic focus and the aptitude to challenge the status quo.
Previous Medtronic experience
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Information Systems, Engineering, or related field)
Certifications: SAP S/4, PMP, Agile/Scrum
Experience implementing SAP BTP, Integration Suite (CPI/API), and modern extensibility models (In-App, Side-by-Side)
Understanding of data architecture and stewardship including master data harmonization, data quality controls, and golden record management
Experience applying AI to SAP data and implementations.

Responsibilities

Strategy/Plan: Lead the planning phase for SAP platform solutions including business case development, estimation, requirements gathering, project scoping, and resource allocation.
Design/Architect: Lead the development of the SAP solution design and architecture and alignment with business needs.
Innovation: Lead the AI/Gen AI based innovations for SAP COE solutions.
Build/Delivery: Lead design, development and implementation of SAP Platform solutions, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards including high availability, performance, and user satisfaction.
Run/Operations: For new capabilities, own hyper care and transition to ongoing support and operations.
Collaboration: Work effectively with the business facing IT teams (including Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial etc.) and IT Horizontal teams (including Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Architecture, etc). to deliver SAP platform solutions.
Vendor Management: Effectively negotiate fixed price professional services contracts and hold vendors accountable for delivery of services.
Project Management: Utilize agile project management methodologies in an FDA regulated environment to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
Financial Management: Responsible for the financial aspects of the SAP COE programs, including budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting.
Communication – Effectively participate in cross functional business and IT program status meetings, effectively raise issues and take appropriate actions.
People Management – Lead, mentor, and develop a team of staff, ensuring their skills meet the needs of the reporting function.

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)