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Within Global Regions ITMO, we are looking for a Principal IT Project Lead. The Principal IT Project Lead works independently with minimal supervision on larger, complex projects and programs (PPP) assignments. The Principal IT Project Lead takes full responsibility for the successful implementation of outcomes through effective organization and leadership, business case and benefits management, stakeholder management, risk management and issue resolution, planning and control, change management, and quality management (ensuring adherence to all Corporate and IT policies and standards). The Principal 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. They adjust or recommend enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness.

A Day in the Life

We offer you a position where you develop and manage all facets of the PPP(s) from intake through implementation and closure. You ensure the PPP adheres to all Corporate and IT policies and standards and are responsible for effectively managing the constraints of project management: Scope, Cost, Schedule, Quality. As a Principal IT Project Lead, you provide technical and analytical guidance and recommendations to leadership governance bodies, communication & reporting, and keep current on advances and best practices in project management methodologies. You deliver and manage projects assigned and work with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. You may act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of lower-level professionals. Most of your time is spent on delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills acquired through advanced education. As a Principal IT Project Lead, you communicate primarily and frequently with internal & external contacts/stakeholders to share information, status, needs, and issues to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.

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

As a Principal IT Project Lead, you take full responsibility for the definition, documentation, and successful completion of complex PPPs, 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 the expectations of all project stakeholders. As a Principal 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, initiate influential relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners a 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. Develop PPP plans (programs and projects) and proactively assist regular scheduling activities.

2. Provide accurate PPP dashboard reporting & metrics (status on the triple constraints). Responsible for effectively managing the constraints of project management: Scope, Cost, Schedule.

3. Provide guidance during the financial forecasting (budget) process and proactively assist regular financial management of programs and projects. Creation of POs, follow-up of SAP actuals, etc.

4. Structure regular review and tollgate meetings for programs and projects.

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

6. Provides technical and analytical guidance and recommendations to leadership governance bodies.

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

III. Improvements & Innovation

1. Deliver proactive input into PPP Process (programs and project), Governance, and Documentation improvements.

2. Drive the roll-out and embedding of PPP management methods (programs and project).

3. Keeps current on advances and best practices in project management methodologies.

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

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor + or Master degree .

• Total 14+ years of IT experience and 9 years of relevant experience.

• Fluent in English speaking & writing.

• 3+ years of experience working with global stakeholders and business partners.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Financial savviness.

• Understanding of PPP systems (PlanView) 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

• Quick learner with a strong drive.

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

• Flexible, pragmatic, structured, and stress-resistant.

• Strong sense of responsibility/down-to-earth.

• Hands-on, proactive & problem-solving attitude.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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