IT Director, BRM Surgical Innovations (remote position)

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant IT experience with 7+ years of managerial experience

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS PREFFERED

•            Ability to build productive and collaborative relationships within stakeholder teams and the Global IT function

•            Strong business acumen including understanding of business financials (P&L)

•            Executive-level communication and influence management

•            Ability to solve problems and lead people and organizations through disruptive change

•            Broad understanding on enterprise IT technologies, operations and processes

•            Specific knowledge and practical application of modern analytics and cloud platforms

•            Leadership characteristics to achieve business vision

o            Evolving by embracing curiosity, exploration and discovery

o            Inclusive of people, ideas, and perspectives across the organization

o            Empowered to make smart decisions with a strong sense of urgency to accelerate continuous progression

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

•            5+ years of experience facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives and projects, based on management objectives

•            Relationship-building

o            Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit, as well as with leadership and functional teams

•            Strategic thinker

o            Ability to map joint organizational vision and long-term thinking, imagination, and idea generation

•            Highly developed communication skills

o            Ability and comfort with working at executive levels

o            Skilled and experienced at negotiating conflict and problem-solving to achieve win-win outcomes at executive levels

o            Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting

•            Leadership

o            Leading by example, mentoring, and motivating others in the BRM team and all around you

o            Ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods

•            Partnership

o            Ability to set expectations with business partners and effectively leverage governance for a positive business partner experience

o            Be able to influence others, using personal rather than positional power

o            Ability to influence and break down silos within an organization as well across organizations

•            Delivery

o            Ability to focus on business value results, rather than solutions

o            Technical aptitude, requirements management, and the ability to assess and articulate risk variables

o            Proven track record delivering exceptional IT results/outcomes, leveraging Waterfall and Agile methodologies

o            Understand and integrate business strategies and trends in technology to deliver value

o            Accept and drive a culture of shared ownership

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•            While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. 

•            The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.

•            Must be able to travel independently in the regions.

ABOUT MEDTRONIC

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide.  At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday.  It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team.  Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives.  Help us shape the future.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.