Medtronic
OpEx Director-Transactional Processes (IT)
Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
OpEx Director-Transactional Processes (IT) – Medtronic Join to apply for the OpEx Director-Transactional Processes (IT) role at Medtronic. The application window for this opening is anticipated to close on 30 Sep 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
Medtronic has declared its bold ambition to become the global healthcare technology leader. By doing so, we seek to reach more patients in more meaningful ways, more quickly. As the Operational Excellence Director, Transactional Processes, you will be a Core Member of a function or multi-function Team representing Operational Excellence, planning and executing process improvement objectives that support the IT organization. You will partner closely with cross-functional leaders in the IT organization to drive strategic and sustaining improvement efforts. By developing the skills and competencies of our teams to deliver life-saving products, you will be at the forefront of Medtronic\'s mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. You will lead the deployment and evolution of processes and capabilities to drive IT operational excellence, including the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) and related improvements. Responsibilities
Guide, deploy, and execute the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), our “one best way” methodology and tools that support our holistic operational excellence program, supporting the IT team. Build and implement the roadmap for the IT organization to deploy and evolve MPS to reflect organizational needs and external best practices to accelerate continuous improvement and common operating system adoption. Contribute to the overall Global Operations & Supply Chain organizational goals by identifying organizational needs required to achieve strategic plans. Develop and execute plans that deliver annual improvements in performance, process excellence, and programmatic savings. Facilitate strategic kaizen events with leadership teams. Partner, develop, govern, and deliver sustained quantitative and qualitative results of operational excellence effectiveness within global function(s). Must Have
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in IT, Business Operations, and/or operational excellence structures, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in IT, Business Operations, and/or operational excellence structures. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Nice to Have
Proficient and experienced in coaching and leading quantitative and qualitative assessments of OpEx effectiveness across functions Strong change management, coaching, and mentoring competency Ability to influence change without direct authority Excellent communication and presentation skills, including leading training courses in-person or virtually, with the ability to convey and communicate complex concepts simply and clearly Demonstrated success applying operational excellence methods in strategic and big picture transactional environments with proven transformation and process improvements across multiple functions. Project management skills with good time management, client relationship management, conflict resolution, training facilitation, and administrative skills Solid understanding of Project Management, and financial acumen with proven knowledge and experience in integrating continuous improvement Working Conditions
Travel typically 25% to 50% but varies based on initiatives. Physical Job Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For office roles: regular mobility, computer usage, and collaboration with peers and co-workers are typical requirements. Contact your manager or local HR for role-specific work conditions. Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees lies at our core. We provide a wide range of benefits, resources, and compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excl. PR): $172,000.00 – $258,000.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive (Medtronic Incentive Plan) and for an annual long-term incentive plan. Base salary ranges vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains to candidates hired within the United States. The following benefits and compensation are available to 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 global well-being programs. Additional benefits include 401(k) with employer match, short-term disability, paid time off and holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and more. Some benefits may not apply in certain locations. Equal employment opportunity notice: Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. See our EEO policy for details. 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+ people. We are engineers at heart—turning ambitious ideas into real solutions across R&D, manufacturing, and business functions. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity.
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OpEx Director-Transactional Processes (IT) – Medtronic Join to apply for the OpEx Director-Transactional Processes (IT) role at Medtronic. The application window for this opening is anticipated to close on 30 Sep 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
Medtronic has declared its bold ambition to become the global healthcare technology leader. By doing so, we seek to reach more patients in more meaningful ways, more quickly. As the Operational Excellence Director, Transactional Processes, you will be a Core Member of a function or multi-function Team representing Operational Excellence, planning and executing process improvement objectives that support the IT organization. You will partner closely with cross-functional leaders in the IT organization to drive strategic and sustaining improvement efforts. By developing the skills and competencies of our teams to deliver life-saving products, you will be at the forefront of Medtronic\'s mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. You will lead the deployment and evolution of processes and capabilities to drive IT operational excellence, including the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) and related improvements. Responsibilities
Guide, deploy, and execute the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), our “one best way” methodology and tools that support our holistic operational excellence program, supporting the IT team. Build and implement the roadmap for the IT organization to deploy and evolve MPS to reflect organizational needs and external best practices to accelerate continuous improvement and common operating system adoption. Contribute to the overall Global Operations & Supply Chain organizational goals by identifying organizational needs required to achieve strategic plans. Develop and execute plans that deliver annual improvements in performance, process excellence, and programmatic savings. Facilitate strategic kaizen events with leadership teams. Partner, develop, govern, and deliver sustained quantitative and qualitative results of operational excellence effectiveness within global function(s). Must Have
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in IT, Business Operations, and/or operational excellence structures, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in IT, Business Operations, and/or operational excellence structures. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Nice to Have
Proficient and experienced in coaching and leading quantitative and qualitative assessments of OpEx effectiveness across functions Strong change management, coaching, and mentoring competency Ability to influence change without direct authority Excellent communication and presentation skills, including leading training courses in-person or virtually, with the ability to convey and communicate complex concepts simply and clearly Demonstrated success applying operational excellence methods in strategic and big picture transactional environments with proven transformation and process improvements across multiple functions. Project management skills with good time management, client relationship management, conflict resolution, training facilitation, and administrative skills Solid understanding of Project Management, and financial acumen with proven knowledge and experience in integrating continuous improvement Working Conditions
Travel typically 25% to 50% but varies based on initiatives. Physical Job Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For office roles: regular mobility, computer usage, and collaboration with peers and co-workers are typical requirements. Contact your manager or local HR for role-specific work conditions. Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees lies at our core. We provide a wide range of benefits, resources, and compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excl. PR): $172,000.00 – $258,000.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive (Medtronic Incentive Plan) and for an annual long-term incentive plan. Base salary ranges vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains to candidates hired within the United States. The following benefits and compensation are available to 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 global well-being programs. Additional benefits include 401(k) with employer match, short-term disability, paid time off and holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and more. Some benefits may not apply in certain locations. Equal employment opportunity notice: Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. See our EEO policy for details. 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+ people. We are engineers at heart—turning ambitious ideas into real solutions across R&D, manufacturing, and business functions. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity.
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