Medtronic Hiring for Director Operational Technology & Digitalization at Minneapolis, Minnesota Full Time

Careers that Change Lives

The Global Operations and Supply Chain (GO&SC) organization plays a pivotal role in connecting Medtronic’s Operations innovation and technology to patients and customers everywhere. This is a big responsibility that comes with growing expectations as the company seeks to become the global healthcare technology leader. This exciting role of Director of Operational Technology & Digitalization will focus on leading the newly created Digital Program Office, driving Smart Digital Factory application projects, and collaborating across the digital matrix within GO&SC. You will create and drive the strategy around digitalization projects within operations, successfully executing & organizing the end-to-end digital project lifecycle from intake through execution, maintenance, and expansion, leading and running development sprints for smart digital factory applications at Tier 4, 3, 2, and 1 collaborating closely with partners in Smart Digital Factory architecture, GO&SC Data Analytics & Insights, and Global IT.

As we continue to digitize as a competitive advantage, we are searching for top talent to leverage our size and scale as a leader in disruptive innovation in healthcare.

The Global Operations Digital Transformation team is responsible for shaping and transforming Medtronic’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations. You will join our Manufacturing Digitalization & Operational Technology organization, which drives Manufacturing Digitalization and Automation globally. Data is a critical enabler and growth area for Medtronic to generate actionable insights that drive key business decisions and become a data-driven company.

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.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.

A Day in the Life

As the Director of Operational Technology & Digitalization, you will:

• Provide business and technical leadership and partner with Operations & Maintenance to effect improvement on production lines/equipment.

• Enable standard digital capabilities for asset intelligence & predictive maintenance

• Enable continuous improvement in operations through digitizing data collection and visualization

• Support deployment of digital tools– working with the execution team to develop the overall program plan, organization, and tracking approach.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience overseeing large-scale MES deployments or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience overseeing large-scale MES deployments

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and 10+ years of professional experience in a major, global organization in multiple areas of both business and technical and leadership domains within Manufacturing / Shop Floor Control operations OR Advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and 8+ years of professional experience in a major, global organization in multiple areas of both business and technical and leadership domain within Manufacturing / Shop Floor Control operations

• 7+ years of managerial experience

• Experience with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) programs

• Industry 4.0 – Proven expertise and experience in Operational Technology applications (Internet of Things / PLC / SCADA / DCS / MES)

• Led a digital OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) program to improve production lines and processes and provide operational savings

• Strategic Thinker

• Strong Communicator / Influencer

• Strong Problem Solver / Analytical Skills

• Agile Delivery Methodology

• Lean Manufacturing / Total Productive Maintenance Experience

• Digital Native

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services 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 want to 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.

Physical Job Requirements

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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) on page 6 here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

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. For Office Roles: 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

Min Salary

198400

Max Salary

297600

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.