We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Jun 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

The preferred working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work from another US-based Medtronic facility. Additional work locations may include:

• Fridley, Minnesota • North Haven, Connecticut
• Mansfield, Massachusetts • Eatontown, New Jersey

As a hands-on Senior IT Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the strategy, planning, architecture, design, and buildout of SAP platform and application landscape capabilities. In this position, you will play a vital leadership role in the planning and multi-year transition from our single ECC6 instance and application landscape to SAP S/4. You will be instrumental in building and scaling new SAP application platforms (e.g. MDG, GTS, EWM), modernizing the existing ECC stack, and establishing engineering and automation standards that support release and change velocity while maintaining system integrity and auditability, especially in regulated environments.

In the role of Senior IT Program Manager – SAP COE Platform Engineering and Architecture, you will lead a team of onshore and offshore platform engineers to sustain and enhance the current SAP application and solution landscape while transforming to S/4. You will provide platform engineering services to Commercial, Supply Chain, and Quality IT Value Streams to deliver transformational programs where SAP COE involvement is required. Key objectives include:

• Plan and optimize the complex multi- tiered SAP landscape in preparation for S/4.  
• Establish new SAP application platforms such as GTS, MDG, and EWM.  
• Upgrade applications and platforms such as Hybris. 
• Improve use of SAP tools including Solman, Revtrac, LAMA, etc 

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

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

• Strategy/Plan: Lead the planning phase for SAP platform solutions including requirements gathering, project scoping, and resource allocation. 
• Design/Architect : Develop and maintain the SAP platform solution architecture and landscape ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business needs. 
• Build/Delivery: Lead design, development and implementation of SAP Platform solutions, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards including high availability, performance, and user satisfaction. 
• Run/Operations: For new capabilities, own hypercare and transition to ongoing support and operations. Provide expert intervention on critical production issues and incidents when required. 
• Collaboration: Work with the business facing IT teams (including Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial etc.) and IT Horizontal teams (including Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Architecture, etc). to deliver SAP platform solutions and services. 
• Vendor Management: Effectively manage and hold accountable vendors and service providers to successful deliver SAP platform solutions. 
• Project Management: Utilize agile project management methodologies in an FDA regulated environment to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. 
• Financial Management: Responsible for the financial aspects of the SAP platform, including budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting. 
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvements and implement leading practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SAP Platform solutions. 
• Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to the SAP Platform engineering team and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 
• Compliance: Ensure all IT solutions comply with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies. 

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strongly Preferred:
  • Solid understanding of end-to-end architecture and operational model for SAP platform solutions across ECC and S/4 HANA
  • Ability to define and implement engineering practices for hybrid SAP environments (on-prem + RISE/SAP BTP)
  • Capable of architecting SAP landscapes utilizing best practices for scalability, security, high availability, and automation
  • Familiarity with advanced tools such as SAP LAMA, SAP SolMan ChaRM/RevTrac, Retrofit, CTS+, SAP Transport Organizer, and automation via Tricentis/Jenkins
  • Strong background in DevOps, Change Process, release pipelines across environments, traceability, segregation of duties, and audit-readiness
  • Prior experience leading major SAP programs, including greenfield and/or brownfield S4 implementations, SAP upgrades (e.g. Hybris, MDG), and new platform enablement
  • Previous leadership of a blended delivery model with onshore and offshore engineering teams embedding DevOps practices into support
  • Familiarity with infrastructure and cloud approaches and RISE construct connectivity
• 5+ years in a leadership role guiding IT project management, systems implementation, architecture, financial management, and operational support teams
• Previous consulting experience

• 7+ years’ experience planning, architecting, and building SAP solutions in SAP ECC environment and ideally in the transition of the SAP ECC application landscape to SAP S/4.   

• At least 5-8 years in a leadership role IT project management, system implementation, architecture, financial management, and operational support.  

• Consulting experience is desired but not required.   

• SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Ideally includes MDM, GTS, EWM, ME/MII.  

• Experience with BASIS, Solman, Transport/Revtrac, Security,  

• ABAP and techno-Functional experience in common SAP modules is a plus.   

• Experience with landscape management and optimization.  

• Experience with Hybrid cloud connecting to SAP RISE is a plus   

• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering IT solutions on time and within budget.  

• Excellent understanding of procurement processes and systems.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.  

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.  

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.  

• Knowledge of relevant IT frameworks and best practices.  

• Certifications:  SAP Certified in architecture and one or more functional areas preferred   

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent experience   

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 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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those 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 Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.