We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Jul 2025

 

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

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

Diabetes Operating Unit & Our Purpose  

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. We are a nearly $3 billion, USA-based medical technology business. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers with greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease. 
For more information, visit us at www.medtronic.com and www.medtronicdiabetes.com . 
 
As part of our separation from our parent company, Medtronic, we are building a standalone organization with leaders to enable strategic growth and operational excellence (link to press release Medtronic Diabetes intent to separate). To that end, we are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director, IT Transformation and Separation, to lead our IT separation, transition, and optimization efforts as we establish an independent IT function

The Director, IT Transformation and Separation, will be responsible for leading the IT separation strategy and execution, ensuring readiness for Day 1 operations and a smooth transition from the parent company. This role will also oversee the management and optimization of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and drive IT delivery improvements through the establishment of a Global Capability Center (GCC) and the effective use of processes, data, and technology. This is a high-impact, strategic role requiring strong leadership, execution capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Separation Readiness and Execution:

   - Lead the IT separation strategy and execution plan to ensure successful Day 1 operations.

   - Develop and manage the roadmap for IT separation, identifying critical dependencies, risks, and milestones.

   - Ensure all IT systems, processes, and infrastructure are operationally independent by the separation deadline.

   - Collaborate with business and IT leaders to minimize disruption and ensure business continuity.

TSA (Transition Service Agreement) Management and Optimization:

   - Manage all IT-related TSAs with the parent company, ensuring service continuity and contract compliance.

   - Identify opportunities to reduce dependency on TSAs and accelerate the transition to standalone operations.

   - Establish performance monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track TSA performance and cost effectiveness.

   - Negotiate and manage amendments to TSAs as needed to align with business objectives.

IT Delivery Optimization through GCC and Technology:

   - Lead the establishment and scaling of a Global Capability Center (GCC) to enhance IT service delivery.

   - Develop and implement strategies to leverage the GCC for cost efficiency, talent development, and service excellence.

   - Drive process, data, and technology optimizations to improve IT operational performance and scalability.

   - Implement governance structures and KPIs to measure and drive continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

   - Act as the primary point of contact for IT separation and transformation efforts with executive stakeholders.

   - Provide regular updates to senior leadership on separation progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

   - Partner with business and functional leaders to ensure alignment on IT transformation goals.

Leadership and Team Development:

   - Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for team members.

   - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and results orientation.

Basic Qualifications (must have):

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

- 12+ years of experience in IT strategy, transformation, and operations leadership roles.

- Proven track record of leading large-scale IT separation and transition programs.

- Strong understanding of TSA management and service optimization.

- Experience in building and managing Global Capability Centers (GCC).

- Deep knowledge of IT service delivery models, infrastructure, and business systems.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):

- Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

- Experience working in global, complex, and matrixed organizations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a transformative journey as we build a standalone and innovative IT function.
• Work in a mission-driven organization that improves the lives of patients worldwide.
• Collaborate with a passionate and forward-thinking leadership team.

Onsite

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 3 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

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):$176,800.00 - $265,200.00

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

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

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.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

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 95,000+ 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.