Transformation Director, Global Trade

Medtronic; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Transformation Director, Global Trade to lead the modernization of global trade systems, data and processes, and to execute the digital trade transformation roadmap onsite four days a week.

You will establish governance for trade data, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and partner with analytics teams to deliver dashboards and reports that improve visibility and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in international trade with 7+ years of leadership experience
• Experience developing programs and creating business-facing systems documentation that explains system data flows
• Experience with SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS) and global trade management technology
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one substantive area of international trade, such as import operations, export operations, customs compliance, classification, country of origin, valuation, or export controls

Responsibilities

• Lead the global digital trade transformation strategy in partnership with business and functional stakeholders.
• Define, prioritize, and execute the roadmap for modernizing systems and processes that support global import and export operations.
• Establish and oversee governance standards for global trade master data and transactional data used to support import and export compliance.
• Design and implement system and process enhancements for Harmonized System classification, export control classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and other critical trade data.
• Drive automation, standardization, and optimization initiatives that improve the scalability, efficiency, traceability, and integrity of global trade processes and data.
• Lead deployment planning, stakeholder readiness, and implementation coordination for system and operating-model changes affecting global trade.
• Partner with data analytics teams to implement global customs and trade dashboards, performance measures, and reporting that improve visibility into operational performance and compliance risk.
• Provide leadership with updates and recommendations concerning transformation progress, risks, dependencies, milestones, deployment readiness, and organizational capabilities, including centralized centers of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international trade or related field

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Sep 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Transformation Director, Global Trade, will lead the modernization of global trade systems, data, processes, and organizational capabilities. This position will establish and execute the digital trade transformation roadmap, strengthen governance of critical trade data, and coordinate cross-functional implementation of enterprise initiatives. The director will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and provide visibility into transformation progress, risks, dependencies, milestones, and deployment readiness.

Located at Medtronic's headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, this role is onsite four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the global digital trade transformation strategy in partnership with business and functional stakeholders.
• Define, prioritize, and execute the roadmap for modernizing systems and processes that support global import and export operations.
• Establish and oversee governance standards for global trade master data and transactional data used to support import and export compliance.
• Design and implement system and process enhancements for Harmonized System classification, export control classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and other critical trade data.
• Drive automation, standardization, and optimization initiatives that improve the scalability, efficiency, traceability, and integrity of global trade processes and data.
• Lead deployment planning, stakeholder readiness, and implementation coordination for system and operating-model changes affecting global trade.
• Partner with data analytics teams to implement global customs and trade dashboards, performance measures, and reporting that improve visibility into operational performance and compliance risk.
• Provide leadership with updates and recommendations concerning transformation progress, risks, dependencies, milestones, deployment readiness, and organizational capabilities, including centralized centers of excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in international trade with 7+ years of leadership experience or an advanced degree with 8+ years in international trade with 7+ years of leadership experience
• Experience developing programs and creating business-facing systems documentation that explains system data flows
• Experience with SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS) and global trade management technology
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one substantive area of international trade, such as import operations, export operations, customs compliance, classification, country of origin, valuation, or export controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading digital, systems, data, or operating-model transformation programs for global trade
• Experience establishing data governance, master data standards, analytics, or performance measures for global trade operations
• Experience managing enterprise projects and influencing middle and senior leadership across business and functional teams
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, such as medical devices, life sciences, or aerospace

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.

• 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$176,800.00 - $265,200.00

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans

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