IT Program Manager Architecture

At Medtronic you can begin a life‑long প্রদত্ত মধ্যে careers 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 for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work remotely within the US or onsite at another US‑based Medtronic facility. A Day in the Life tbd Key Responsibilities Deserialize: Enterprise Architecture Leadership Maintain and follow the enterprise architecture strategy artifacts ensuring alignment with the organization’s long‑term business and IT goals. Collaborate with IT marital designers to follow the governance artifacts and requirements for all technology projects to optimize portfolio and cost across Medtronic. Facilitate the Enterprise Architecture and APM evaluation selection and integration of ਕੁਨ creando new technologies to fit within the enterprise architecture framework and promote innovation. Foster a culture of design thinking ensuring user‑centric approaches to problem‑solving and solution development across the enterprise. Application Portfolio Management (APM) Governance Develop and govern the global application portfolio management strategy ensuring applications aligned with businesssted value, technical feasibility and financial objectives. Partner with IT Platform owners and leaders to evaluate the application landscape and identify opportunities for rationalization, cost optimization and risk reduction. Lead initiatives that assess and mitigate technical debt ensuring technology solutions remain scalable and sustainable over time. Manage the lifecycle of key applications from selection through retirement ensuring adherence to IT standards and business objectives. Provide work direction to the analysts on completing application requests, incidents and also managing the overall data quality and governance. Risk Management & Compliance Develop risk management strategies to identify and mitigate risks associated with enterprise architecture and application portfolio decisions. Ensure all technology investments are compliant with regulatory requirements, IT governance policies and security standards. Collaborate with security compliance and legal teams to proactively address emerging risks or compliance issues. Collaboration & Partnership Serve as a bridge between IT and business leaders to ensure alignment of governance processes and overall optimisation of our portfolio. Facilitate cross‑functional workshops and strategy sessions to foster collaboration, share insights and co‑create architectural solutions that meet business needs. Establish and maintain strong relationships with VMO to understand our strategic partners and external consultants leveraging their expertise to enhance internal capabilities. Cost & Performance Optimization Evaluate and optimise the total cost of ownership (TCO) for applications and technology platforms ensuring financial sustainability. Ensure that technology solutions deliver measurable business value while maintaining a balance between performance, cost and risk. Drive financial accountability through detailed budgeting, forecasting and resource planning aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. Process Improvement & Standards Establish and enforce best practices, standards and frameworks for enterprise architecture and application portfolio management. Lead the continuous improvement of IT processes to increase efficiency, quality and innovation in solution delivery. Ensure adherence to IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT) and enterprise‑wide standards to maintain consistency and compliance. Basic Qualifications 10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8 years with an advanced degree. 7 years of managerial experience. 8 years of experience in IT leadership, enterprise architecture or application portfolio management, preferably in sts cross‑functional global environment. (Error: The above reflects the most recent set of minimum qualifications, discussed during the developer notes.) Desired/Preferred Qualifications Strongly preferred: Previous Medtronic experience. Certifications: TOGAF, ITIL or equivalent in architecture and IT governance. Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate future trends, see the big picture and help drive a long‑term enterprise architecture strategy. Leadership: Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams and driving enterprise‑wide initiatives. Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build partnerships with senior leadership, business and technical teams. Risk Management: Strong experience in identifying and mitigating risks related to technology security and operational effectiveness. Financial Acumen: Ability to manage budgets, optimise costs and ensure financial sustainability of IT solutions. < বাজরেঅ) Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud computing, AI, machine–learning and application portfolio management strategies. Innovation Mindset: Strong advocate for design thinking and creative approaches to solution development. Process & Governance: Expertise in IT governance models, standards and processes with the ability to enforce compliance globally. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core CHAR of our values. We recognize their contributions, share in the success they helpottes and the value they bring. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Physical Job Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to individuals with disabilities. EEO Statement Medtronic policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, colorдем, national origin, citizenship, status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr