Senior IT Operations & Strategy Lead – Medical Devices

Medtronic; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Malaysia is seeking a Principal Technical Analyst to lead IT operations and drive site-specific IT initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate with IT COEs, manage vendors, and ensure quality delivery of ERP, MES, and labelling systems.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, change management, and local execution of global IT strategies, with strong communication across a multicultural organization.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years management experience in IT within manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Strong leadership with ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise manufacturing applications and IT budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily IT operations and align with site priorities.
• Oversee IT projects, vendor contracts, and site KPIs.
• Support manufacturing apps (ERP, MES, Labelling) with first-time quality.
• Translate global IT strategy into local, executable plans.

Skills

Fluent Malay

Fluent English

Project leadership

Vendor management

Agile / hybrid delivery

Analytics / data-driven

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

Computing Degree or relevant qualification

Tools

ERP

MES

Labelling systems

Job description

Medtronic in Malaysia is seeking a Principal Technical Analyst to lead IT operations and drive site-specific IT initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate with IT COEs, manage vendors, and ensure quality delivery of ERP, MES, and labelling systems.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, change management, and local execution of global IT strategies, with strong communication across a multicultural organization.