IT Project Lead

IT Project Lead

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.

In your role, you may work from the following Medtronic sites:

• Mounds View, Minnesota
• Fridley, Minnesota (OHQ)
• Rice Creek, Minnesota
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Lafayette, Colorado
• Irvine, California (UCI)
• Jacksonville, Florida
• Fort Worth, Texas
• Memphis, Tennessee

This role will require 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. As an IT Project Lead, you will lead the coordination and execution of assigned project activities for enterprise and cross functional initiatives. Take ownership of day to day project management tasks for initiatives within Enterprise Architecture, Global Functions, and the SAP organization, working under the direction of senior project managers or program leaders. The role is also responsible for driving execution across a variety of project types, including application development, systems integration, operational and process improvements, and application upgrades or deployments.

The IT Project Lead will own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of core project artifacts, including effort estimates, high level planning materials, cost tracking, work plans, resource plans, and project schedules. Proactively identify, document, and track project risks, issues, and dependencies, perform initial analysis, and recommend mitigation actions for review. You will prepare and deliver regular project status communications to team members and stakeholders, escalate risks and issues appropriately, and ensure assigned deliverables are completed in alignment with defined scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Coordinate assigned IT projects or project workstreams under the direction of a senior project manager or program lead.
• Support project execution across the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and close out activities.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, action logs, and documentation.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables; escalate risks and issues as needed.
• Maintain project budgets, resource coordination, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare status reports, meeting materials, and project communications.
• Facilitate project meetings and follow up on action items.
• Ensure compliance with Medtronic IT standards, quality system procedures, and project governance processes.
• Collaborate with cross functional team members to support successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 0+ years of experience with an advanced degree

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Previous Medtronic experience
• Experience supporting IT projects in a matrixed organization
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel)
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification (or interest in pursuing) is a plus

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. 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$82,400.00 - $123,600.00This 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.

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