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# Sr. IT Director, Surgical OU & Digital Solutions

- **Company:** Medtronic Inc.
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $209,600.0 - $314,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3477610565&tx=FJ8582FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience and 10+ years of managerial experience OR advanced degree with 13+ years of experience and 10+ years of managerial experience.
 * Experience leading digital transformation initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence, intelligent automation, analytics, data platforms, or advanced digital technologies.
 * Experience developing technology strategies, roadmaps, and operating plans aligned to business objectives.
 * Experience leading large-scale technology portfolios, programs, or organizational initiatives.
 * Experience managing budgets, risks, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships in a matrixed environment., * Experience implementing Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, or intelligent automation solutions in a business environment.
 * Experience establishing governance, risk management, and adoption frameworks for AI-enabled solutions.
 * Experience influencing senior executives and driving enterprise-wide technology adoption across global organizations.
 * Experience leading mergers, acquisitions, or integration-related technology initiatives.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

## Description

The Surgical Operating Unit (OU) develops technologies and solutions that support surgeons and care teams across a broad range of procedural specialties. This role serves as the senior technology leader supporting the Surgical and Digital Therapy Portfolios while leading Hyperautomation capabilities across OUs, Quality and Clinical Medical and Regulatory organizations.

As the Sr. IT Director, Surgical OU & Hyperautomation, you will partner closely with business and technology leaders to define and execute digital strategies that advance business priorities, strengthen operational performance, and accelerate adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, automation, and advanced analytics capabilities. The role influences enterprise-scale technology investments, governance, and delivery across a global portfolio.

As a highly collaborative leadership position driving enterprise-wide strategy and transformation, this is an onsite position based in Mounds View, Minnesota. Occasional travel is required to support business, leadership, and project needs.

The Sr. IT Director, Surgical OU & Hyperautomation serves as the primary technology business partner for the Surgical Operating Unit and provides leadership for Hyperautomation. You will translate business strategy into technology roadmaps, driving portfolio execution, advancing AI-enabled capabilities, and delivering operational excellence through scalable digital solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

 * Serve as the primary IT business partner for the Surgical Operating Unit and align technology investments with strategic business objectives.
 * Develop and execute technology roadmaps, operating plans, and digital transformation strategies across the Surgical portfolio.
 * Lead Hyperautomation to deliver scalable and compliant technology solutions.
 * Identify, prioritize, and scale Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics initiatives that create measurable business value.
 * Direct portfolio delivery activities, including prioritization, budgeting, risk management, dependency management, and outcome tracking.
 * Partner with cross-functional IT and business teams to ensure effective delivery, adoption, support, and continuous improvement of solutions.
 * Lead, develop, and strengthen global teams, contractors, and strategic partners through talent development and succession planning.