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A Day in the Life

Key Responsibilities

Project management of strategic cybersecurity initiatives:

• Responsible for all phases of multiple concurrent projects or a single large-scale, complex program

• Build trust and rapport with key stakeholders and facilitate executive (i.e. VP) level steering committees discussions

• Define program and/or project scope and objectives along with applicable project estimates, detailed work plans, schedules, and resource plans

• Provide leadership to multiple project managers to achieve program objectives with high-quality work products that are delivered on time and on budget

• Ensure end results meet business and stakeholder benefit expectations

• Follow Medtronic’s quality system procedures to ensure compliance with system validation requirements.

• Foster strong working relationships between project team members

• Monitor and control project financial metrics and adjust where necessary to meet scope, schedule and budget expectations

• Follow the IT engagement management model as well as ensure it is aligned with corporate engagement models

• Ensure that Medtronic’s systems and the information on them are protected in accordance with Medtronic’s Information Protection Policies and Standards, as well as best information Protection practices.

• Follow Medtronic’s project management methodology and standard operating procedures

• Provide analytical guidance to project team in support of issue and risk resolutions

Security Risk Management, Governance and Collaboration:

• Align security initiatives with business goals and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with GCISO and Infrastructure & Operations and other functional teams to align security measures and provide awareness of security best practices

• Facilitate and govern remediation management activities as defined through risk assessments, to mitigate cyber threats and vulnerabilities

• Ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, through regular audits and assessments

Additional Skills:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat modeling, and risk assessment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments. • Experience with GRC frameworks and regulatory standards

• Prepare security risk and compliance reports for management review.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, GICSP) preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex cybersecurity initiatives and special projects.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess business needs and translate them into actionable cybersecurity solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple projects or program initiatives concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.

Technical Knowledge:

• Familiarity with security technologies, incident management systems, and tools (ServiceNow, Planisware, Logic Gate, OneTrust).

• Proficiency in security technologies (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).

• Understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and cybersecurity protocols

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.
 

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. 
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.

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