Senior IT Director - Global Supply Chain Plan, Build, Run (PBR)

Company: Medtronic
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Senior IT Director - Global Supply Chain Plan, Build, Run (PBR)ID: 2300069BJob Description 194800 292200 Travel No The person in this role may work remotely within the US or onsite at a US-based Medtronic facility.CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES
Are you ready to play a significant role in transforming Medtronic's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations? We are seeking a proven leader with experience driving large, complex strategic programs. As the Senior IT Director - Global Supply Chain Plan, Build, Run, you'll be responsible for enhancing operational stability while bringing world-class best practices into day-to-day IT Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the plan, build, run (PBR) strategy and execution for the Supply Chain value-stream, including planning, IBP (integrated business planning), and delivery (warehouse management, transportation, and logistics). You'll serve as the IT liaison for the Medtronic Global Supply Chain organization.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 -
A DAY IN THE LIFE
--- Global Supply Chain (GSC) IT strategy and roadmap
--- Innovation & Disruption
--- Strategic risk management
--- Execute--- Deliver capabilities, drive digital transformation, achieve business outcomes
--- Operating model, governance, portfolio management
--- IT talent, culture, and transformation
--- Architecture & Digital platforms
--- Applications
--- Data Strategy & Execution (including analytics, governance, ML/AI)
--- Infrastructure (including cloud)
--- Cybersecurity
--- Performance management & KPIs
--- IT Financials and value management
--- Sourcing, vendor management and contracting
--- Stakeholder engagement and communicationsPlanning & Strategic Partnerships (Business Relations and Product Management)
--- 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.
--- Work with the GSC LT to create an IT vision, strategy, and roadmap in support of the GSC strategy and vision. This leader is the ultimate accountable for the successful deployment of the IT strategy and roadmap, including applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and people/partner ecosystem.
--- Thought leadership & Industry expertise: Be creative and innovative with regards to your knowledge and awareness of industry trends and digital advances as they relate to new opportunities and business needs.
--- Build and manage the relationship team to ensure convergence and strategic partnering with the business partner team.
--- Manage end-to-end cost and performance of projects/programs and products -
--- Manage the sourcing, vendor management and contracting in the Plan and Deliver IT spaceBuild & Run
--- This role is the ultimate IT leader accountable to operationalize the IT strategy, deliver on-time and in-budget, enable/advocate for the necessary process transformations, and finally ensure adoption and value realization.
--- Responsible for defining the technical roadmap and architecture of applications within Plan and Deliver application portfolio; deep technical expertise in corresponding SAP and BlueYonder modules
--- Experience in leading and driving the implementation of one or more of the following: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, advanced planning system (APS), warehousing systems, Transportation Management System (TMS), warehouse automation and digitization (Industry 4.0), and data analytics and their interactions in the support and management of supply chain processes, operations, and master data
--- 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)
--- Engage in Portfolio Reviews to analyze portfolio level metrics, and review progress, resolve dependencies and risks, review capacity allocations, identify opportunities for continuous improvement
--- Ensure project and initiative progress, including consistent and effective communication. This includes managing escalation and avoiding risk.
--- World-class IT practices. Develop roadmap to adopt 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.
--- Operational Excellence. As the senior IT leader for the function, this role is the senior point of scalation for IT day-to-day operations and is also accountable to drive our vision of IT exceptional experiences by partnering with the different IT groups in a culture of extreme ownership. Proactively define and monitor performance and KPIs, drive continues improvement and lean six-sigma mindset to identify and eliminate true root-cause of issues. -Architecture
--- Advise business and technology subject-matter experts to elicit and translate high level business needs into technological solutions so that the portfolio of IT solutions aligns with business priorities and objectives
--- Assess the current IT environment and develop a long-term strategic plan for IT architecture to create a vision of future ready, highly efficient, architecture
--- Own the enterprise view of cross domain architecture, and lead the design and management of reference architectures to guide solution-specific architecture
--- Act as an advisor to IT strategic planning efforts, by helping business leaders clarify their objectives and expectations for technological innovation efforts
--- Introduce and accelerate new technologies and methodologies to expedite and support digital transformation
--- Promote the use of a shared infrastructure and application roadmap to reduce costs and improve information flow
--- Plan and execute periodic technology initiatives to educate the entire architecture group on internal objectives and technology trendsArchitecture Governance
--- Develop, maintain, and periodically review the policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency in architectural standards, and technology framework across different solutions
--- Lead the design and modeling of tactical architectures for delivery, development, and support of different projects to build best in class architecture
--- Manage and facilitate an architectural review board to evaluate project proposals for architectural fit and manage architectural dependences between projects
--- Initiate periodic reviews of all solutions to validate adherence to enterprise standards and generate solutions to remedy architecture that vary from the standard MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications) --- 15+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 13+ years of experience with an advanced degree --- 10+ years of managerial experience NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications) o Previous Medtronic experience o 10+ years relevant experience working with Supply Chain functions, principles, and processes across demand planning, supply planning, transportation management, warehousing, and global distribution network management o Demonstrated experience and responsibility for IT strategy and team management o Strong experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, advanced planning system (APS), warehousing systems, Transportation Management System (TMS), warehouse automation and digitization (Industry 4.0), and data analytics and their interactions in the support and management of supply chain processes, operations, and master data o Demonstrated experience working across the systems development lifecycle and systems support process (e.g. SDLC and ITIL Frameworks) o Strong executive-level leadership skills (including active listening skills, presentation skills) and proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, inclusive organization, and environment across all levels in the organization including senior executive through business analysts o Proven business acumen with general management perspective o Ability to identify and assign resources toward specific IT product initiatives --- 5+ years of experience facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives and projects, based on management objectives o Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit, as well as with leadership and functional teams --- Strategic Thinking: Ability to map joint organizational vision and long-term thinking, imagination, and idea generation o Knowing when to push an agenda and when to let a situation develop, rest, or advance o Ability and comfort with working at executive levels --- 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 o Setting the standard for business management o Leading by example, mentoring, and motivating others in the BRM team and all around you --- Ability to set expectations with business partners and effectively leverage governance for a positive business partner experience --- Ability to influence and break down silos within an organization as well across organizations --- Ability to focus on business value results, rather than solutions --- Technical aptitude, requirements management, and the ability to assess and articulate risk variables --- Proven track record delivering exceptional IT results/outcomes, leveraging SDLC --- Understand and integrate business strategies and trends in technology to deliver value --- Be able to influence others, using personal rather than positional power --- Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting --- An outside-in focus - Outstanding end customer/consumer relationship skills --- Solid understanding of IT, HR, and finance assets and capabilities with the ability to identify gaps and areas that need improvement --- Strong humility, listening, creativity, and negotiation skills --- Accept and drive a culture of shared ownership ABOUT MEDTRONIC Together, 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. 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) on page 6 here. The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc. Executive Level Roles: Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS 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. 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