Medtronic · 2 weeks ago
IT Program Director, SAP Implementation
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expMedtronic is a leader in global healthcare technology, and they are seeking an IT Program Director for SAP Implementation. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of a Greenfield SAP S4 ERP project, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end SAP implementation projects, including planning, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
Collaborate with business and functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions, with a focus on using standard “Clean Core” Business Processes
Lead SI partners to develop and maintain detailed project plans, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets
Manage and mentor SAP project team members, including internal staff and external consultants
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and SI vendors
Ensure SAP solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with company policies and industry best practices
Oversee change management, training, and communication efforts to drive user adoption
Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, and present updates to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience
Preferred
Master's degree
5+ years of experience in SAP implementation, with at least 2 years in a lead or project management role
Strong understanding of SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, HCM) and business processes
Experience with project management methodologies specifically including Activate methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proven track record of delivering SAP projects on time and within budget
SAP certification(s) preferred
Project management and organizational skills
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Team leadership and people management
Strong written and verbal communication
Change management and training expertise
Benefits
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (349)
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2023 (291)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
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