Director IT, Manufacturing

Company Description
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
The Director of IT Business Applications - Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing the IT systems that support manufacturing operations. This individual will lead and manage both internal and external teams, ensuring the smooth operation and evolution of critical business applications. The Director will also be responsible for aligning IT initiatives with business goals, driving innovation, and ensuring successful project delivery.
Essential Job Duties

• Develop and guide the IT strategy and roadmap for manufacturing business functions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to create and implement strategic roadmaps that align with business priorities.
• Serve as a key partner to architects and business process owners to adopt industry best practices.
• Partner with business and finance teams to develop budgets, ROI assessments, and success metrics to prioritize initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve success metrics.
• Align cross-functional IT and business teams to drive seamless execution.
• Work closely with peers in IT, including Infrastructure, information Security, Development, Integration, and the Project Management Office, to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Foster relationships with service providers, managing Statements of Work (SOWs), resource allocation, delivery timelines, and team backfill management.
• Oversee the adherence to change management processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal controls.
• Prepare and present leadership with metrics and insights on the health and performance of IT operations.
• Lead recruitment, team building, and development initiatives to cultivate a high-performing, global, multicultural team.
• Manage relationships with external service providers, ensuring high standards of performance and addressing issues like attrition and backfilling as necessary.

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programs.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing strategic metrics and scorecards.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing business processes.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly in modules such as PP (Production Planning), PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling), and SAP ME (Manufacturing Execution).
• Experience working with IT service providers and building high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to manage global, multicultural teams.
• Strong people management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.

Working Conditions

• None

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a validated environment.
• APICS Certification

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Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
EEO and AA Policy
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.