Medtronic · 3 days ago
IT Director Cybersecurity Chief of Staff
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expMedtronic is a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions, dedicated to improving healthcare access and equity. The IT Director Cybersecurity Chief of Staff will provide strategic and operational support to ensure the effectiveness of the cybersecurity organization, bridging the gap between technical operations and business strategy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Drive the annual and quarterly planning cycles; track progress against OKRs and KPIs to ensure the security roadmap is on schedule
Lead the translation of the CISO’s multi-year vision into a structured execution roadmap
You will be responsible for defining the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and establishing a robust measurement framework—utilizing advanced telemetry and security-specific metrics—to quantify risk reduction and demonstrate the ROI of the global security program to executive leadership while maintaining alignment to greater organizational goals
Manage the cybersecurity budget, overseeing vendor relationships, procurement processes, and headcount planning
Structure and lead leadership team meetings, off-sites, and town halls to ensure alignment and accountability
Provide functional management and delivery oversight for one or more core Global Information Security Office (GICSO) pillars (e.g., PMO/MA&D, Strategy & Programs, GRC, Cyber Defense, IAM, or GRC)
Ensure cross-regional alignment, unblock technical dependencies, and guarantee that global security initiatives are delivered on time and within scope across varied geographic business units
Serve as the primary surrogate for the CISO in high-stakes steering committees, executive leadership meetings, and vendor negotiations
You will be empowered to make operational decisions, provide "the voice of the CISO" in their absence, and ensure momentum on critical security mandates is never stalled by scheduling conflicts
Act as the CISO’s 'eyes and ears' across the organization, triaging requests for the CISO’s time and representing the Security Office in sensitive cross-functional disputes to reach a resolution before escalation
Serve as one of the designated Deputies for the Office of the CISO, assuming leadership over the Global Security leadership team during the CISO’s absence to ensure continuity of operations and incident response readiness
Translate the CISO's long-term vision into immediate tactical direction for GICSO pillar leads, serving as the secondary point of contact for executive stakeholders to ensure security alignment with broader business goals
Prepare high-impact presentations and reports for the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee and the Medtronic Cybersecurity Committee translating technical vulnerabilities into business risk
Act as the CISO’s proxy in cross-functional meetings with Finance, Legal, HR, and OUs as needed
Draft and or review internal announcements, security culture memos, and executive-level briefings
Streamlining the "rhythm of business" by managing leadership meetings and GCISO organization events, overseeing headcount planning, and driving cross-functional projects that require coordination across Legal, Finance, and HR
During major security incidents, act as a coordinator (as needed) to ensure non-technical workstreams (communications, legal, updates to leadership) are handled seamlessly
Lead organizational design initiatives or large-scale culture shifts, such as rolling out a new "Security First" mindset across the company
Driving internal initiatives such as team off-sites, talent development programs, and security awareness culture across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, or Management Consulting
7+ years of managerial experience
Technical Literacy - Ability to understand GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), SOC operations, and cloud security architecture without needing to be a practitioner
Operational Excellence - Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and complex project portfolios
Soft Skills - High emotional intelligence, discretion with sensitive data, and the ability to 'manage up.'
Experience managing a Project Management Office and Agile coaching teams
Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change
Preferred
Previous Medtronic experience
Advanced degree(s)
Specific leadership experience in cybersecurity; managing multiple areas of within the cybersecurity function
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
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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
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