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Within Global Regions ITMO we are looking for a IT Project Lead. The project lead works independently with general supervision on larger, complex project, program and portfolio (PPP) assignments. The IT Project Lead takes full responsibility for the successful implementation of the outcomes derived through the change via effective organization and leadership, business case and benefits management, stakeholder management, risk management and issue resolution, planning and control, change management and quality management (ensures the project adheres to all Corporate and IT policies and standards). The IT Project Lead directs and leads one or more PPP teams engaged in global initiatives across functional and regional organizations and contributes to the completion of project milestones. The IT Project Lead adjusts or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness.

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

As a Senior IT Project Lead you take full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of complex PPP’s, typically with significant business, political, or high-profile impact, and high risk dependencies). You adopt and adapt project management methods and tools, selecting appropriately from plan driven/ predictive approaches or more adaptive (iterative and agile) approaches. You ensure that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained. You monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manage expectations of all project stakeholders. As a Sr. IT Project Lead you have defined authority and accountability for actions and decisions within a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects. You influence policy and strategy formation, you initiate influential relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners at senior management level, including industry leaders. You understand and communicate industry developments, and the role and impact of technology in the employing organization. You take the initiative to keep your own and colleagues' skills up to date and you manage and mitigate risk.

I. Reporting & PPP support.

1. Ensure timely delivery & quality of overall reporting and PPP deliverables;

2. Responsible for monitoring and reporting on budget and resources;

3. Challenge Portfolio, Program, Project and Product Managers with respect to PPP deliverables timeliness, quality, accuracy and integrity;

4. Prepare financial reporting and analysis;

5. Prepare and lead meetings and make minutes of meeting if required;

6. Consequent follow-up on actions.

7. Timely escalation of issues to all relevant stakeholders.

8. Support different type of projects Salesforce, SAP, Data & Analysis space, etc.

9. Release management support activities.

II. PPP Services.

1. Co-develop PPP plans and proactively assist regular scheduling activities;

2. Provide accurate PPP dashboard reporting & metrics (status on the triple constraints);

3. Provide guidance during the financial forecasting (budget) process and proactively assist regular financial management. initiation of PO’s, follow-up of SAP actuals, etc.

4. Structure regular review and tollgate meetings;

5. Prepare communication and/or escalations on the issues/risks and the required contingency/mitigation actions to the project sponsor and stakeholders;

6. Secure documentation of all relevant PPP documents, decisions and changes.

III. Improvements & Innovation

1. Deliver proactive input into PPP Process, -Governance and –Documentation improvements;

2. Support the roll-out and embedding of PPP management methods;

3. Participate initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the project management processes in cooperation with IT Means & Methods.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor + or Master degree .

Total 4+ years of IT experience and 3 years of relevant experience.

Fluent in English speaking & writing.

2+ Year experience working with regional stakeholders and business partners.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Financial savviness.

Understanding of PPP systems (E.g. PlanView/PlanIsWare) and methodology like PMP, Prince II, Agile/Scrum.

Broad business understanding and deep understanding of own specialism(s).

Able to perform highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects.

Knowledge/experience with PPP Management.

Mindset

Demonstrates clear leadership, self-propelling and responsiveness.

Communicates effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Able to perform different roles and flexible to adapt to project methodologies (PM, Agile, team coach, etc.)

Quick learner with a strong drive.

Flexible, pragmatic, structured and stress-resistant.

Strong sense of responsibility/ownership and is down-to earth.

Hands-on, pro-active & problem solving attitude.

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. 

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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called 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 90,000+ 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)

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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 90,000+ 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

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