Senior IT Manager -Manufacturing Digital Transformation

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Nov 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior IT Manager – Manufacturing Digital Transformation to lead the strategy, delivery, modernization, and operational excellence of digital manufacturing solutions across a global MedTech manufacturing network.

The role provides end-to-end leadership across Plan, Build, Run, and Architecture, delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing productivity, quality, efficiency, compliance, and business performance.
Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT, the successful candidate will accelerate digital transformation through MES, IIoT, manufacturing analytics, Hyper-Automation, AI, and connected factory technologies.

The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, technical leadership, financial accountability, people management, and strong execution, with proven experience delivering complex IT programs in regulated manufacturing environments.

This position will work onsite in either Fridley, Minnesota; Tempe, Arizona; or Dexter, Michigan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• IT Strategy, Planning & Digital Transformation (Plan) - Lead the development and execution of manufacturing digital transformation strategies aligned with business priorities and enterprise technology roadmaps
• Solution Delivery & Implementation (Build) - Lead the design, development, implementation, and deployment of manufacturing IT solutions across multiple manufacturing sites. Ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with agreed quality, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• IT Operations, Reliability & Service Management (Run) - Accountable for the operational performance, availability, reliability, and ongoing support of critical manufacturing IT applications and platforms.
• Technology Architecture & Innovation - Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for manufacturing digital solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Guide technology decisions across MES, SCADA, IIoT, cloud and edge computing, AI, automation, and manufacturing data platforms.
• Financial, Portfolio & Vendor Management - Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for assigned manufacturing IT portfolios and services.
• Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement - Build trusted partnerships with senior manufacturing, engineering, quality, and IT stakeholders and serve as a technology advisor, translating business needs into actionable digital transformation initiatives.
• People Leadership & Talent Development - Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams of IT professionals, technical specialists, architects, and delivery managers.
• Quality, Regulatory Compliance & Cybersecurity - Ensure manufacturing IT solutions comply with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and corporate policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in IT, manufacturing technology, enterprise applications, or digital transformation OR a minimum of 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience, managing technical teams, IT delivery portfolios, or complex enterprise technology programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Digital Transformation, or related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Business or Technology Management.
• Professional certifications such as:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• ITIL Foundation or higher.
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
• Relevant cloud, cybersecurity, or manufacturing technology certifications.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

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