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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.
Reporting to the VP Enterprise Engineering & Technology, the GTI Engineering Director is responsible for the GTI platform selection process, including business procedures as well as incorporation of Design | Reliability | Manufacturability (DRM) strategy. Their team will manage multiple technology platforms enabling insightful data, analytics, information sharing, and best practices. The leader will direct and report on additional design improvement initiatives aligned with GTI leadership.
Key Responsibilities as the GTI Engineering Director are:
Stakeholder Management:
Lead an organization of 5+ team members to achieve objectives, developing their capabilities and industry/organizational awareness to adapt to changing conditions.
Define the Platform development lifecycle within OU R&D by applying industry best practices, processes, and metrics.
Influence cross-functional partners (e.g. OU R&D leaders, functional leaders) on their R&D priorities and strategies to improve overall R&D quality, predictability, and efficiency.
Develop relationships and coordinate strategies with the operating units and other key drivers and stakeholders related to Product Development Continuous Improvement
Partner with OU PMO leadership on change management and deployment across a wide scope of functions and programs
Operational leadership:
Oversee and manage the operational aspects of the GTI Engineering and Technology initiatives, including resource and portfolio planning tools and Product Development leading and lagging metrics.
Accountable for training and maintenance related to AOP & Financial Forecasting tools, timelines, and support.
Provide system administration and technical support, via team, for applications essential to GTI operation and communication, utilizing platforms such as ResourceFirst, SharePoint, Power BI, and Medtronic-GPT.
Ensure appropriate technological advancements and improvements to meet efficiency and effectiveness goals.
Accountable for the maintenance, improvement, and scalable application of GTI and OU business processes, incorporating the voice of stakeholders from OU leadership.
Talent Development:
Solicit feedback on the performance of platform teams, including quality and business areas, to identify themes addressed via training and education, revising strategy and content to address current and future needs.
Develop tools and processes to develop and promote technical talent engagement in enterprise initiatives.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant medical device experience or technology engineering experience with 7+ years of managerial experience; OR an Advanced Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant medical device experience or technology engineering experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.
Must maintain a current and valid Passport, with the ability to travel internationally up to 30%.
Nice to Have:
Engineering experience in medical device product development.
Engineering degree in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or SW engineering, or MBA.
Proven program management experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
Demonstrated experience working in a Research and Development organization as a change agent, orchestrating and implementing process improvements, resulting in sustained change.
Ability to work with others collaboratively and accomplish goals working within a team.
Experience as a creative problem solver and ability to train, lead, mentor, coach and inspire individuals and teams to significantly impact the business.
Familiarity with FDA and ISO standards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interface at all levels in the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and comfort in dealing with ambiguity.
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and confidence in applying engineering experience to make pragmatic choices about system design, architecture, and implementation.
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.
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.
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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.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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