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Sr Director, Strategy & Enterprise Architecture
- Medtronic (Los Angeles, CA)
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 May 2025
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.
A Day in the Life
Diabetes Operating Unit & Our Purpose
The Diabetes Operating Unit (OU) focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patient’s lives. Help us shape the future.
For more information, visit us at www.medtronic.com (https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/index.html) and www.medtronicdiabetes.com .
The Opportunity
We are seeking a pragmatic and results-oriented Enterprise Architecture and Technology Strategy Lead to establish and drive our applied architecture practice, ensuring alignment between business strategy and technology execution.
Reporting to the CIO and VP of IT Digital Technology, the Senior Director of Strategy and Enterprise Architecture lead will be responsible for leading the architecture function with a focus on delivering practical, applied solutions that meet the organization’s strategic goals. This role will oversee the development of a cohesive architectural framework, support solution/domain-specific architects, and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of IT initiatives. This leader will also define and drive the company’s technology strategy, ensuring it aligns with business priorities and positions the organization for long-term success.
This role can be located in Northridge (LA Metro-area), Minneapolis or Duluth (Atlanta Metro-area).
Key Responsibilities
Architecture and Technology Strategy:
+ Develop and implement an Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy aligned with business priorities and IT objectives.
+ Define and drive our technology strategy to ensure scalability, security, and innovation.
+ Establish and maintain a technology roadmap that supports business and transformation.
Governance and Standards:
+ Establish and ensure architecture standards, principles, and frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability.
+ Ensure governance to oversee architecture decisions and technology investments.
Applied Architecture Delivery:
+ Focus on actionable, real-world architectural solutions that address business challenges.
+ Collaborate with solution and domain architects to ensure pragmatic and actionable EA.
+ Advise on system integration, data flows, and technology stack decisions across the business.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
+ Work closely with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into technical solutions.
+ Partner with IT teams to ensure projects align with architectural standards and deliver expected business value.
+ Foster a culture of collaboration across the IT organization to ensure cohesive architectural practices.
Leadership and Team Development:
+ Build and lead a small and highly skilled team of solution/domain architects.
+ Mentor and develop team members to enhance their technical expertise and alignment with enterprise goals.
+ Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the architecture function.
Technology Innovation and Roadmap:
+ Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
+ Provide thought leadership on the adoption of new tools and platforms that enhance business agility and resilience.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
+ 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and leadership roles.
+ Strong understanding of enterprise systems, integration patterns, and cloud platforms.
+ Demonstrated success in defining and executing technology strategies in complex environments.
+ Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing a small team of architects.
+ Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of influencing senior leaders.
+ Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, or SAFe are a plus.
Why Join Us?
+ Be part of a transformative journey as we continue evolving as an innovative IT function and strategic business partner.
+ Work in a mission-driven organization that improves the lives of patients worldwide.
+ Collaborate with a passionate and forward-thinking leadership team.
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.
Benefits & Compensation
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):$206,400.00 - $309,600.00
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. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc. 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.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic)
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) .
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here (https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic-wide/public/united-states/employee-support-services/careers/la-county-legal-notice.pdf) a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
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