Senior IT Program Director - Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures
Medtronic
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Full-Time
$209,600
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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.
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. Ability to travel to relevant sites is desirable (approx. 20%)
CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES
At Medtronic, we are building a world-class IT M&A capability to support our growth strategy across acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transformations—with a strong emphasis on high-volume tuck-in acquisitions and varied deal structures (structured vs. unstructured).
This is not a traditional program leadership role. This is a senior leadership position within IT, responsible for owning end-to-end IT strategy and execution across complex transactions while helping shape and scale our enterprise M&A capability.
You will operate as a trusted advisor to Corporate Development, business leadership, and IT senior executives. This role is part of Medtronic IT’s extended leadership team and serves as a succession pipeline for future leadership roles.
This role is critical to Medtronic’s ability to execute its M&A strategy and drive enterprise value—particularly through repeatable, high-speed tuck-in acquisitions and the ability to navigate both structured and unstructured deals. The selected leader will shape the future of IT M&A execution and play a key role in delivering high-impact transactions globally.
The Sr. Program Director, IT M&A, will lead and orchestrate IT across the full transaction lifecycle, including:
Pre-deal / Due Diligence
Sign-to-Close planning and execution
Day 1 readiness and Separation / Integration execution
Post-close value realization
This role spans multiple deal types, with a primary focus on:
Tuck-in acquisitions (high frequency, speed-to-value)
Structured deals (well-defined scope, clear integration pathways)
Unstructured deals (ambiguous scope, incomplete data, evolving deal theses)
Carveouts and divestitures
Success requires the ability to adapt execution approach based on deal structure, maturity, and ambiguity level.
Success in this role requires operating effectively in environments where deal structure, scope, and data are incomplete at sign, requiring iterative decision-making and executive judgment.
End-to-End IT Deal Leadership
Lead IT strategy and execution across multiple concurrent M&A transactions
Own IT due diligence, risk assessment, and synergy identification
Define and tailor integration or separation strategies (integrate, isolate, replace) based on deal type and structure (tuck-in, structured, unstructured)
Drive rapid, high-quality execution for tuck-in acquisitions, balancing speed-to-value with enterprise standards
Establish execution approaches for both highly structured deals and ambiguous, unstructured transactions where scope and data evolve over time
Ensure Day 1 readiness, stabilize post-close operations, and accelerate time-to-value across high-velocity integrations
Enterprise IT Strategy & Architecture Leadership
Guide target-state IT architecture across applications, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
Navigate complex, legacy IT environments including ERP, manufacturing, and commercial platforms
Make trade-off decisions balancing speed, cost, risk, and scalability, particularly in time-constrained tuck-in scenarios
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
Operate as a trusted IT advisor to Corporate Development, Integration Management Office, and executive leadership
Partner closely during early deal shaping for both structured and unstructured transactions
Lead executive forums, steering committees, and cross-functional decision-making
Build strong partnerships across IT, Finance, HR, Global Operations and Supply Chain, R&D, Legal, Quality and operating units
Capability Building & Global Operating Model
Build and scale IT M&A execution capability, including:
Playbooks and reusable assets tailored for tuck-in vs. large/complex deals
Differentiated approaches for structured vs. unstructured deals
Governance frameworks aligned to deal type and complexity
Standardized workplans and execution models
Institutionalize repeatable, high-velocity execution models for tuck-in integrations
Lead global, matrixed teams across regions
Drive continuous improvement and institutionalization of best practices
Operator + Consultant Leadership
Combine hands-on IT ownership experience with structured problem-solving and executive advisory skills
Bring clarity and structure to unstructured and ambiguous deal environments
Lead and challenge strategic partners (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte)
Translate complex technical issues into actionable executive decisions
Leadership & Culture
Lead with accountability, urgency, and execution excellence
Thrive in high-velocity tuck-in environments while maintaining enterprise discipline
Navigate complex corporate environments with competing priorities
Contribute to building a high-performance M&A culture across the enterprise
MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)
15+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or 13+ years of experience with an advanced degree
10+ years of leadership experience
NICE TO HAVE (Highly Preferred):
Enterprise IT & M&A Leadership
Demonstrated ownership of multiple M&A transactions across due diligence, sign-to-close, and integration/separation
Experience across multiple deal types (acquisition, carveout, divestiture)
Proven experience leading tuck-in acquisitions and adapting to different deal structures (structured vs. unstructured)
Enterprise IT Operator Experience
Experience operating within a large, complex enterprise IT environment
Ownership of application and/or infrastructure domains
Experience managing budgets and teams
Experience with legacy and regulated environments
People & Capability Leadership
Proven experience building and leading global or multi-region teams
Track record of scaling capability and developing talent
Stakeholder & Executive Leadership
Experience working with Corporate Development, operating unit and corporate function leadership, and senior IT executives
Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level decisions
Background in IT M&A or technology strategy consulting OR significant experience managing strategic advisory partners
Experience in medtech, healthcare, or regulated industries
Exposure to enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, data, manufacturing systems)
Experience in large, matrixed global organizations
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
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. Learn more about our benefits here.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here.
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.
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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
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