Medtronic plc
Senior Principal IT Solution Architect - Global Price Optimizer
Medtronic plc, Mounds View, Minnesota, United States
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Oct 2025At 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**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 onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role may require approximately 5% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Fridley, Minnesota (U.S. Operational Headquarters) or Mounds View, Minnesota.
The Global Pricing and Contracting IT team, partners with several of the largest functions in our organization, including our commercial pricing & contracting teams to build and grow systems to leapfrog the competition using rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to set customer prices and create effective contracts. Our work matters because it is the insights gained from our systems that unlock Medtronic’s ability to maximize revenue and grow market share through effective pricing & contracting strategy. Learning this space is a pathway to nearly any commercial role you may have interest in as you will quickly learn the business, get exposure to our products and product data, and learn how we go-to-market globally.
The Global Price Optimizer Solution Architect is responsible for understanding pricing strategy, integrating Pricing & Contracting ecosystems e2e to SAP suite such as Vistex, SAP ECC/S4 to achieve Commercial pricing & contracting needs. You will keenly understand business needs and match them to IT solutions, using your analysis skills to advocate for solutions that drive incremental value for customers and patients. As a team member on the Global Pricing and Contracting IT team, you will work directly with pricing and contracting teams to build systems that maximize Medtronic’s ability to leverage advanced price science technology to digitalize pricing strategy. In this role, you will receive direction from and align your work with the Chief Architect to drive consistency across the global architecture.
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 to achieve 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**CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES*** Defines, describes, diagrams and documents the role and interaction of the high-level technological and human components that combine to provide cost effective and innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs.* Promotes, guides and governs good architectural practice through the application of well-defined, proven technology and human interaction patterns and through architecture mentorship.* Supports the full lifecycle management of the entire IT portfolio including the selection, appropriate usage, enhancement and replacement of information technology applications, infrastructure and services.DESIGN & INTEGRATION* Architect and implement Price Optimizer solutions across pricing and contracting systems, ensuring cohesive system integration.TRUSTED ADVISOR* Bridge the gap between Pricing & Contracting and IT, ensuring stakeholders understand how solutions and data drive business decisions.TRANSLATOR* Convert business needs into solution architecture plans, clearly explaining how solutions can be implemented.DISCOVERY & DOCUMENTATION* Lead discovery sessions, gather requirements and ensure thorough documentation.COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT* Ensure all solutions comply with regulatory and data privacy standards.SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT* Provide guidance on pricing related solutions and best practices.PROBLEM SOLVING* Analyze complex challenges and deliver clear, actionable solutions.PROCESS IMPROVEMENT* Identify opportunities for improvement and deliver more efficient ways of working.COLLABORATION* Participate in agile meetings, especially when addressing high-level architecture considerations.CONTINUOUS LEARNING* Build expertise in Medtronic’s products, customers, and markets to deliver relevant solutions.VALUE ADVOCACY* Evaluate Deal Price Optimizer, price setting processes and champion IT solutions that add value for customers and patients.**MUST HAVE** (Minimum Qualifications)* Bachelor’s degree* 10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree**NICE TO HAVE** (Preferred Qualifications)* Strongly Preferred:
+ Solid understanding of system design and development lifecycles
+ Experience implementing technologies that span automation, Pricing, Quoting and Contracting
+ Experience in Quote-To-Cash transformation journey in at least 2 large implementation cycles
+ Experience with Quote-To-Cash software and IT SDLC lifecycle, with a preference for candidates having technical development skillset in SAP ABAP, Vistex
+ Technology: Able to read technical codes, or sequence diagram and pseudo-code when necessary.
+ Solid background in Quote-To-Cash business analysis including use cases, swim lanes, story cards, and value streams* Understanding of excel and how to extract/analyze data* Experience working in agile methodology* Experience defining new processes and improving existing processes* Demonstrated ability to solicit clear requirements; translate those requirements into technical specifications; and deliver accurate, reliable solutions* Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical topics to business management and users* Self-motivated problem solver* Ability to navigate ambiguity, quickly assessing opportunities and defining solutions* Ability to develop effective relationships with business users, technical staff, and executive management* Excellent communication skills matching appropriate content to different audiences* Ability to manage multiple priorities fluidly and without compromising stakeholder collaboration**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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Global Pricing and Contracting IT team, partners with several of the largest functions in our organization, including our commercial pricing & contracting teams to build and grow systems to leapfrog the competition using rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to set customer prices and create effective contracts. Our work matters because it is the insights gained from our systems that unlock Medtronic’s ability to maximize revenue and grow market share through effective pricing & contracting strategy. Learning this space is a pathway to nearly any commercial role you may have interest in as you will quickly learn the business, get exposure to our products and product data, and learn how we go-to-market globally.
The Global Price Optimizer Solution Architect is responsible for understanding pricing strategy, integrating Pricing & Contracting ecosystems e2e to SAP suite such as Vistex, SAP ECC/S4 to achieve Commercial pricing & contracting needs. You will keenly understand business needs and match them to IT solutions, using your analysis skills to advocate for solutions that drive incremental value for customers and patients. As a team member on the Global Pricing and Contracting IT team, you will work directly with pricing and contracting teams to build systems that maximize Medtronic’s ability to leverage advanced price science technology to digitalize pricing strategy. In this role, you will receive direction from and align your work with the Chief Architect to drive consistency across the global architecture.
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 to achieve 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**CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES*** Defines, describes, diagrams and documents the role and interaction of the high-level technological and human components that combine to provide cost effective and innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs.* Promotes, guides and governs good architectural practice through the application of well-defined, proven technology and human interaction patterns and through architecture mentorship.* Supports the full lifecycle management of the entire IT portfolio including the selection, appropriate usage, enhancement and replacement of information technology applications, infrastructure and services.DESIGN & INTEGRATION* Architect and implement Price Optimizer solutions across pricing and contracting systems, ensuring cohesive system integration.TRUSTED ADVISOR* Bridge the gap between Pricing & Contracting and IT, ensuring stakeholders understand how solutions and data drive business decisions.TRANSLATOR* Convert business needs into solution architecture plans, clearly explaining how solutions can be implemented.DISCOVERY & DOCUMENTATION* Lead discovery sessions, gather requirements and ensure thorough documentation.COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT* Ensure all solutions comply with regulatory and data privacy standards.SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT* Provide guidance on pricing related solutions and best practices.PROBLEM SOLVING* Analyze complex challenges and deliver clear, actionable solutions.PROCESS IMPROVEMENT* Identify opportunities for improvement and deliver more efficient ways of working.COLLABORATION* Participate in agile meetings, especially when addressing high-level architecture considerations.CONTINUOUS LEARNING* Build expertise in Medtronic’s products, customers, and markets to deliver relevant solutions.VALUE ADVOCACY* Evaluate Deal Price Optimizer, price setting processes and champion IT solutions that add value for customers and patients.**MUST HAVE** (Minimum Qualifications)* Bachelor’s degree* 10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree**NICE TO HAVE** (Preferred Qualifications)* Strongly Preferred:
+ Solid understanding of system design and development lifecycles
+ Experience implementing technologies that span automation, Pricing, Quoting and Contracting
+ Experience in Quote-To-Cash transformation journey in at least 2 large implementation cycles
+ Experience with Quote-To-Cash software and IT SDLC lifecycle, with a preference for candidates having technical development skillset in SAP ABAP, Vistex
+ Technology: Able to read technical codes, or sequence diagram and pseudo-code when necessary.
+ Solid background in Quote-To-Cash business analysis including use cases, swim lanes, story cards, and value streams* Understanding of excel and how to extract/analyze data* Experience working in agile methodology* Experience defining new processes and improving existing processes* Demonstrated ability to solicit clear requirements; translate those requirements into technical specifications; and deliver accurate, reliable solutions* Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical topics to business management and users* Self-motivated problem solver* Ability to navigate ambiguity, quickly assessing opportunities and defining solutions* Ability to develop effective relationships with business users, technical staff, and executive management* Excellent communication skills matching appropriate content to different audiences* Ability to manage multiple priorities fluidly and without compromising stakeholder collaboration**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 #J-18808-Ljbffr