Senior Program Manager: Global Talent Acquisition Strategy This exciting role involves overseeing the execution of global talent acquisition transformation initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment and seamless collaboration across programs, systems, and regions. As a strategic program manager, you will play a critical role in delivering on our global roadmap by managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines. You will be responsible for developing detailed project plans, tracking dependencies, and driving accountability across teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of global TA transformation projects. Additionally, you will build high-quality decks, leadership briefings, and program updates that synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of how we recruit globally, driving high-impact change at the intersection of talent, technology, and strategy. If you are a seasoned professional with expertise in implementing and/or supporting talent acquisition systems, data-driven decision-making, and analytics, this could be the ideal role for you. Key Responsibilities: - Program Management & Operational Rhythm: Own the project management of key global talent acquisition transformation initiatives—from planning to execution. - Project Management: Develop detailed project plans, track dependencies, and drive accountability across teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of global TA transformation projects. - Executive Readouts & Strategic Communications: Build high-quality decks, leadership briefings, and program updates that synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders. - Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the connective tissue across Talent Acquisition, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution across programs, systems, and regions. - Global Program Oversight: Support the design, rollout, and adoption of enterprise-wide recruiting programs by coordinating pilots, gathering feedback, and ensuring consistent global implementation. - Progress Tracking & Accountability: Maintain clear visibility into all active initiatives, proactively identify risks or roadblocks, and facilitate resolution by escalating or adjusting scope as needed. - Reporting & Insights: Support the development of dashboards, performance metrics, and insights that track progress, highlight impact, and guide decision-making across global programs and technology initiatives. - Trusted Partner to Leadership: Act as a right-hand to the Director, Global Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation, anticipating needs, preparing materials, and ensuring priorities are advanced with urgency, clarity, and precision. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree. - Fluent in English. - Five years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition programs and operations. - Proven ability to manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines. - Skilled in creating executive-level materials that clearly communicate goals, progress, and outcomes. - Strong experience supporting global HR programs across early talent, direct labor, professional, and executive recruiting. - Expertise in implementing and/or supporting talent acquisition systems such as Workday Recruiting, Paradox, talent intelligence platforms or CRMs. - Excellent in Change and Project Management concepts. - Experience with data-driven decision-making and ability to use analytics to drive improvements. - Knowledge of global recruitment best practices and legal or compliance considerations. - Strong analytical skills and familiarity with dashboards, KPIs, and ROI frameworks for program performance. - Hands-on experience with Workday Recruiting, Paradox.ai, or similar recruitment technologies, with a focus on continuous improvement and adoption. Benefits & Compensation: This role offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. At our organization, we recognize the contributions of our employees and share in their success. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and 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). Join us in shaping the future of healthcare technology and boldly attacking the most challenging health problems facing humanity. ],