Sr. IT Director, Surgical OU & Digital Solutions

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. *

• 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.

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):$209,600.00 - $314,400.00

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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 , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans