It Director - Supply Chain Planning, Digital Transformation

Careers that Change LivesOur investments are transforming Manufacturing and Supply Chain into a competitive advantage for Medtronic. Leaders with the talent to drive big and complex strategic programs while delivering stability and world-class best practices to day-to-day IT operations thrive here. As the IT Director, Supply Chain Planning, you will be responsible for Medtronic's Global Supply Chain Planning Transformation IT initiatives as well as IT operations run the business activities to ensure achievement of our vision. To be a Best-in-Class Global Operations and Supply Chain Organization and Competitive Advantage for Medtronic.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.A Day in the LifeResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Provides leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of one or more information technology and systems functions supporting company business processes and technical information systems platforms.Completed analysis, selection and modification of enterprise systems, application software, installation of network hardware/software and database management.Provides direction for the effort required to protect the company's data, tools and information systems. •Ensures infrastructure architecture standards maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility.Usually requires subject matter knowledge of user group for practical application of system characteristics .Coordinates delivery of services to user groups and ensures IT service is uninterrupted. •Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.Manages department (s) or small unit that includes multiple teams led by managers and / or supervisors.Provides motivational leadership for the area managed.Provides thought and technical leadership. Performs work without appreciable direction.Leads the development of the strategy for own department or business area, ensuring links to the company's aims and objectives.Drives innovation across the business area, encouraging best practice and knowledge sharing.Serve as the IT Supply Chain Planning Leader partnering with business owners to create an IT vision, strategy, and roadmap in support of the SC Planning Digital Transformation strategy and vision.This leader is ultimately accountable for the successful deployment of the IT strategy and roadmap, including applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and people/partner ecosystem in the Supply Chain Planning Application Portfolio.Partner with business leaders to articulate their business' needs and requirements that will advance business performance. Plan new joint initiatives, evaluate proposals, and determine how they fit into business capability roadmaps and priorities.Develop business case proposals, financial investment forecasts, and annual business budget plans.Develop and execute against the SC Plan Digital Transformation IT strategy and roadmap.Establish and ensure communications relevant to all stakeholders.Manage end-to-end cost and performance of projects/programs and products.Advise business and technology subject-matter experts to elicit and translate high level business needs into technological solutions so the portfolio of IT solutions aligns with business priorities and objectives.Manage the SC Plan Application Portfolio lifecycle and resources inclusive of Ideation, Demand Management, Financial oversite, Solution Architecture, Solution Delivery and Solution Support.Build and maintain a comprehensive milestone plan for the overall portfolio, based on the current plans of each constituent project to monitor overall progress of the portfolio (with particular focus on budgets, key milestones, resources, and dependencies)Lead the design and modeling of tactical architectures for delivery, development, and support of different projects to build best in class architecture.Build and manage Solution Development & Run teams to perform against deliverables, schedules, quality and SLA's.Manage sourcing, relationship, contract lifecycle and service level agreements with 3rd party solution & services providers.Engage in Portfolio Reviews to analyze portfolio level metrics, and review progress, resolve dependencies and risks, review capacity allocations, identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Promote and develop IT industry best practices across product life cycle, including but not limited to code quality, code reviews, configuration management, configuration over customization, testing, release management, etc.Proactively define and monitor performance and KPIs, drive continues improvement and lean six-sigma mindset to identify and eliminate true root-cause of issues.Must Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelors degree requiredMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experienceNice to HavePrevious Medtronic experience10+ years relevant experience working with Supply Chain functions, principles, and processes and IT solutions across demand planning, supply planning, Inventory planning.Demonstrated experience and responsibility for IT strategy with build and run team management. Strong experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, advanced planning system (APS), analytics and their interactions in the support and management of supply chain processes, operations, and master dataExperience with Blue Yonder Planning Solutions, SAP and AnaplanHighly developed communication skillsAbility and comfort with working at executive level.Highly skilled and experienced at negotiating conflict and problem-solving to achieve win-win outcomes at executive levels.Exceptional ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods.Technical aptitude, requirements management, and the ability to assess and articulate risk variables.Proven track record delivering exceptional IT results/outcomes, leveraging SDLC.About MedtronicTogether, 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 RequirementsThe 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).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.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) here.The provided base salary range ($163,600 - $245,400) is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.