Job Description

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Transformation Specialist supports the execution of transformation initiatives by contributing to the analysis, coordination, and deployment of projects aimed at improving business processes, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The role operates within a matrix organization and works closely with Transformation Managers, Program Leads, and functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Support

• Support cross‑functional teams in the analysis, development, and execution of transformation initiatives related to key business processes.

• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and monitoring of assigned projects or workstreams within the Transformation Program.

• Track project progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies, and prepare status updates and reporting for project and program leadership.

• Support data collection and analysis to identify improvement opportunities and contribute to benefit tracking and ROI monitoring under guidance.

• Apply project and change management methodologies to ensure consistent and effective execution.

Change Management & Communication

• Support change management activities aimed at driving adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.

• Maintain stakeholder lists and assist in executing communication plans for assigned initiatives.

• Prepare communication materials and support alignment across stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of project objectives and progress.

• Participate in workshops, working sessions, and meetings to support project team needs and facilitate collaboration.

Collaboration & Ways of Working

• Work collaboratively within a matrix organization, interacting with regional, functional, and country teams.

• Act as a reliable execution partner for Transformation Managers, Value Stream Leads, and Project Managers.

• Demonstrate a customer‑centric mindset, contributing to initiatives that improve the patient and customer journey.

Competencies

Understanding the Business

• Solid understanding of business processes and operational dynamics.

• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into practical actions.

• Interest in digitalization opportunities and future ways of working.

Problem Solving & Execution

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to manage complexity within defined scope and priorities.

• Capable of making timely, well‑structured recommendations within own area of responsibility.

Collaboration & Communication

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across functions and geographies.

• Hands‑on, proactive, and results‑oriented attitude.

Mindset & Behaviors

• High learning agility and openness to change.

• Resilient and comfortable working in evolving and sometimes ambiguous environments.

• Demonstrates accountability, collaboration, and attention to quality.

• Acts with integrity and professionalism.

Job Experience & Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience in project management, process improvement, transformation, consulting, or operational roles.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is a plus.

• Good spoken and written English skills.

• Experience working in a multicultural and matrix environment is an advantage.

• Basic understanding of change management and stakeholder communication principles.

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. 

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.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Italy: 38,400.00 EUR - 57,600.00 EUR | This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here