Strategic Planning & Risk Insights Senior Associate
| Company | Medtronic |
|---|---|
| Location | Irvine, CA, USA, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA |
| Salary | $101600 – $152400 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree AND minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Advanced degree with 2 years relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement dynamic risk models and thresholds aligned with Medtronic’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy and objectives.
- Architect, automate, and maintain live dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) using Power BI, Power Automate, Snowflake, and related tools.
- Design and build APIs and live data integrations to consolidate risk data from both internal and external sources, including third-party risk platforms.
- Apply advanced data analysis and AI modeling techniques to identify patterns, detect emerging risks, and support risk-informed decision-making.
- Support the identification, assessment, and prioritization of critical enterprise-wide risks using Medtronic’s ERM Framework.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support the Operational Risk program across key domains such as Site, Supply Chain, IT, and Business Continuity.
- Manage and deliver medium- to large-scale projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality execution that meets stakeholder expectations.
- Translate data insights into clear, actionable recommendations and presentations for internal partners and senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven technical data skills, including experience with: Building complex datasets and large-scale algorithmic calculations, developing AI models for risk assessment, and creating and managing APIs and data pipelines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights.
- Demonstrated project management skills with experience managing cross-functional initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Change management experience and a strong process improvement orientation.
- Advanced PowerPoint skills with the ability to create compelling presentations for all levels of the organization.
- Self-directed work style with strong initiative and accountability.
- Experience aligning technical solutions to strategic business needs.
- Strategic thinking mindset, particularly in the context of enterprise and operational risk.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Experience with risk management platforms such as AuditBoard, LogicGate, or ServiceNow.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional language proficiency is a plus.