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

The person in this role may work remotely within the US or onsite at a US-based Medtronic facility.

As Principal IT Project Lead supporting Global IT, you will be responsible for leading and managing one or more project teams engaged in global initiatives across the Neuroscience portfolio. You will have an opportunity to develop and manage all facets of the project(s) from intake through implementation and closure. In partnership with Neuroscience IT leaders, Cranial and Spinal Technologies stakeholders, and technical team members across the organization, you will be accountable for the successful implementation of the outcomes derived through effective organization and leadership, business case and benefits management, stakeholder management, risk management and issue resolution, planning and control, change management and quality 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

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

• Develop and manage project plans including scope, schedule, resources, budget and governance
• Obtain required approvals at each stage in the project
• Prepare impact analysis against scope, schedules, and budget
• Identify, review and present all change requests to governance groups
• Ensure quality of project outcomes, deliverables, and products
• Comply with all Corporate and Global IT Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Processes
• Create, maintain, and report Business Case and Benefits Realization Plan
• Define and manage the planned costs for the project
• Collaborate with Finance on actuals and forecasts compared to the plan
• Create, maintain and report across project schedule and resource management plan
• Liaise with key stakeholders and implementation resource groups to ensure alignment of project priorities
• Provide critical leadership to ensure overall quality of project planning and execution, while minimizing and mitigating project risks
• Identify, mitigate, and review Risk and Issue Logs
• Assume ownership for all critical project level risks and issues
• Provide coaching and leadership to other Project Leaders as needed
• Coach team members to ensure process adherence and effective project management, utilizing best practice project management skills, as well as framing and resolving issues through best practices
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strongly Preferred:
  • Previous Medtronic experience
• Experience in medical device industry, pharmaceutical industry is a strong plus
• Experience with Medtronic’s System Compliance Methodology
• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of information security best practice
• Knowledge of HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Rules
• Knowledge of application development and support principles
• General Knowledge of cloud, database technologies
• Experience with Veeva, Medidata, Oracle Clinical, CTMS
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to changes in a quick, professional manner
• Ability to use discretion when handling confidential information
• Proven technical project management experience
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Project
• Demonstrated outstanding oral and written communications and interpersonal skills

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$119,200.00 - $178,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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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