IT Project Lead

The application window for this opening will close on 11 Jun 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.

A Day in the Life

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. In your role, you may work from the following Medtronic sites:

• Mounds View, Minnesota
• Fridley, Minnesota (OHQ)
• Rice Creek, Minnesota
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Lafayette, Colorado
• Irvine, California (UCI)
• Jacksonville, Florida
• Fort Worth, Texas
• Memphis, Tennessee

This role will require 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

As an IT Project Lead, you will lead the coordination and execution of assigned project activities for enterprise and cross functional initiatives. Take ownership of day to day project management tasks for initiatives within Enterprise Architecture, Global Functions, and the SAP organization, working under the direction of senior project managers or program leaders. The role is also responsible for driving execution across a variety of project types, including application development, systems integration, operational and process improvements, and application upgrades or deployments.

The IT Project Lead will own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of core project artifacts, including effort estimates, high level planning materials, cost tracking, work plans, resource plans, and project schedules. Proactively identify, document, and track project risks, issues, and dependencies, perform initial analysis, and recommend mitigation actions for review. You will prepare and deliver regular project status communications to team members and stakeholders, escalate risks and issues appropriately, and ensure assigned deliverables are completed in alignment with defined scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result ---and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Coordinate assigned IT projects or project workstreams under the direction of a senior project manager or program lead.
• Support project execution across the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and close out activities.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, action logs, and documentation.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables; escalate risks and issues as needed.
• Maintain project budgets, resource coordination, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare status reports, meeting materials, and project communications.
• Facilitate project meetings and follow up on action items.
• Ensure compliance with Medtronic IT standards, quality system procedures, and project governance processes.
• Collaborate with cross functional team members to support successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Qualifications

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 0+ years of experience with an advanced degree

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Previous Medtronic experience
• Experience supporting IT projects in a matrixed organization
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel)
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification (or interest in pursuing) is a plus

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $83,200.00 - $124,800.00. This position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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.