It Program Manager

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world A Day in the LifeResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned Provides leadership for those involved in the development design and optimization of one or more information technology and systems functions supporting company business processes and technical information systems platforms Responsibilities include but are not limited to analysis selection and modification of enterprise systems application software installation of network hardware software and database management Provides direction for the effort required to protect the company s data tools and information systems Ensures infrastructure architecture standards maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility Usually requires subject matter knowledge of user group for practical application of system characteristics Coordinates delivery of services to user groups and ensures IT service is uninterrupted Selects develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CAREER STREAM Program Managers and Directors focus on tactical operational activities for a major program with broad or ongoing impact Levels within the program management career stream typically accomplish program objectives through matrixed employee teams and or vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility managing program team performance communicating project and operational developments planning prioritizing and or directing the responsibilities of program team members Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of program team members DIFFERENTIATING FACTORSAutonomy Manages one or more small-scale developed or mature programs with well-defined program plans and delivery methodologies Is accountable for overall program process performance and customer satisfaction Organizational Impact Provides input to establishing program objectives timelines milestones and budgets Recommends new policies and procedures that affect program management May have budget accountability for one or more programs Program decisions are generally made only after consultation with higher level management Innovation and Complexity Problems faced are difficult and require detailed information gathering analysis and investigation to understand the problem Problems typically impact multiple workstreams departments or specialties Modifies programs management processes to improve program Communication and Influence Communicates and leads meetings with internal and external customers and vendors conducts briefings to higher level management team Solves issues through information exchange influence and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties on program execution plans Leadership and Talent Management Leads directs and reviews the work of a team of professionals and or vendors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments Direct involvement in daily tasks necessary for successful program execution Not directly responsible for hire or fire decisions and people management Required Knowledge and Experience Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes projects and tactics within one job area Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization Requires a Baccalaureate degree or for degrees earned outside of the United States a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C F R xc2 xa7 214 2 h 4 iii A and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience Physical Job RequirementsThe 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 Benefits CompensationMedtronic 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 About MedtronicWe 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 90 000 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