Director IT Hyperautomation and Horizontal Initiatives

Director IT Hyperautomation and Horizontal Initiatives

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The application window for this opening will close on 23 Jan 2026.

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.

The preferred working location is the Medtronic facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work from another U.S.

-based Medtronic facility. Additional work locations may include:

• Lafayette, CO
• Mansfield, MA
• North Haven, CT
• Memphis, TN
• Santa Ana/Irvine, CA
• Atlanta, GA
• Fort Worth, TX

As the Director of IT, Hyperautomation & Horizontal Initiatives
, you will lead the organization’s hyperautomation strategy and initiatives, leveraging your expertise in AI, ML, RPA, and BPM to automate complex business processes and drive operational efficiency. You will also spearhead relevant horizontal initiatives on data and innovation, promoting a cohesive approach to technological advancements across the organization.

• Develop and execute the hyperautomation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead the hyperautomation team in designing, developing, deploying, and ensuring the value realization of solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and use cases.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of automation projects, from ideation to deployment.
• Ensure the scalability and performance of automation solutions in production.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in hyperautomation.
• Manage the hyperautomation budget and resources effectively.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the hyperautomation team.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Lead and support other relevant horizontal initiatives on data and innovation, driving a cohesive approach to technological advancements.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Serve as an evangelist and ambassador for the IT function related to hyperautomation, promoting its value and benefits to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant manufacturing automation experience, including 7+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience, including 7+ years of managerial experience.

• Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Practical and actionable experience in the manufacturing or supply chain space, with a strong background in AI technologies, machine learning, and hyperautomation.
• Proven experience in leading manufacturing automation projects and teams.
• Mastery of automation technologies such as RPA, BPM, AI, and ML.
• Experience with automation tools such as UiPath, Blue Prism, etc.
• Understanding of data privacy and ethical considerations in automation.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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.

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