IT Director Cybersecurity Chief of Staff
Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Position Overview
The IT Director; Cybersecurity Chief of Staff will provide strategic, operational, and coordination support to enable a cybersecurity organization effective at scale. The role is based at Medtronic facility in Mounds View, MN, with optional work from other US‑based facilities and required 5–10% travel. Application window closes 17 Apr 2026.
Locations
Mounds View, MN (preferred)
Memphis, TN
Lafayette, CO
Santa Ana/Irvine, CA (UCI)
North Haven, CT
Jacksonville, FL
Mansfield or Boston, MA
Fort Worth, TX
A Day in the Life The Cybersecurity Chief of Staff serves as the primary strategic partner and force multiplier for the CISO. You will bridge technical security operations with business strategy, ensuring the security organization runs efficiently. You will manage the “business of security,” allowing the CISO to focus on high‑stakes technical leadership.
Responsibilities Strategic Operations & Governance
Strategic Planning: Drive annual and quarterly planning cycles; track progress against OKRs and KPIs to ensure roadmap schedule.
Strategy Development & Performance Measurement: Translate the CISO’s multi‑year vision into a structured execution roadmap, defining CSFs and measurement framework.
Financial Stewardship: Manage the cybersecurity budget, vendor relationships, procurement and headcount planning.
The “Rhythm of Business”: Structure and lead leadership team meetings, off‑sites, and town halls.
Functional Delivery & Global Oversight
GICSO Pillar Management: Provide functional management and delivery oversight for core GICSO pillars, ensuring cross‑regional alignment and timely delivery of global security initiatives.
Executive Communication & Reporting
Executive Proxy & Delegated Authority: Surrogate for the CISO in high‑stakes steering committees, executive leadership meetings, and vendor negotiations.
The Diplomatic Proxy: Triage requests for the CISO’s time and represent the Security Office in cross‑functional disputes.
The Operational Proxy: Lead the Global Security leadership team during the CISO’s absence.
The Strategic Proxy: Translate the CISO’s vision into tactical direction for pillar leads.
Board Readiness: Prepare presentations and reports for the Board, Audit Committee and Cybersecurity Committee.
Internal Liaison: Act as the CISO’s proxy in cross‑functional meetings with Finance, Legal, HR, and OUs.
Ghostwriting & Presentation Development: Draft or review internal announcements, memos, and executive‑level briefings.
Operational Oversight: Streamline the rhythm of business by managing leadership meetings and events.
Special Projects & Crisis Management
Incidents & Response: Coordinate non‑technical workstreams during major security incidents.
Change Management: Lead organizational design initiatives or large‑scale culture shifts.
Cultural Leadership: Drive internal initiatives such as team off‑sites, talent development programs, and security awareness culture.
Qualifications Must Haves (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, or Management Consulting.
7+ years of managerial experience.
Technical Literacy—understand GRC, SOC operations, and cloud security architecture.
Operational Excellence—track record of managing multi‑million‑dollar budgets and complex project portfolios.
Soft Skills—high emotional intelligence, discretion with sensitive data, and ability to “manage up.”
Experience managing a Project Management Office and Agile coaching teams.
Excellent strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change.
Nice to Have
Previous Medtronic experience.
Advanced degree(s).
Specific leadership experience in cybersecurity; managing multiple areas within the cybersecurity function.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Locations
Mounds View, MN (preferred)
Memphis, TN
Lafayette, CO
Santa Ana/Irvine, CA (UCI)
North Haven, CT
Jacksonville, FL
Mansfield or Boston, MA
Fort Worth, TX
A Day in the Life The Cybersecurity Chief of Staff serves as the primary strategic partner and force multiplier for the CISO. You will bridge technical security operations with business strategy, ensuring the security organization runs efficiently. You will manage the “business of security,” allowing the CISO to focus on high‑stakes technical leadership.
Responsibilities Strategic Operations & Governance
Strategic Planning: Drive annual and quarterly planning cycles; track progress against OKRs and KPIs to ensure roadmap schedule.
Strategy Development & Performance Measurement: Translate the CISO’s multi‑year vision into a structured execution roadmap, defining CSFs and measurement framework.
Financial Stewardship: Manage the cybersecurity budget, vendor relationships, procurement and headcount planning.
The “Rhythm of Business”: Structure and lead leadership team meetings, off‑sites, and town halls.
Functional Delivery & Global Oversight
GICSO Pillar Management: Provide functional management and delivery oversight for core GICSO pillars, ensuring cross‑regional alignment and timely delivery of global security initiatives.
Executive Communication & Reporting
Executive Proxy & Delegated Authority: Surrogate for the CISO in high‑stakes steering committees, executive leadership meetings, and vendor negotiations.
The Diplomatic Proxy: Triage requests for the CISO’s time and represent the Security Office in cross‑functional disputes.
The Operational Proxy: Lead the Global Security leadership team during the CISO’s absence.
The Strategic Proxy: Translate the CISO’s vision into tactical direction for pillar leads.
Board Readiness: Prepare presentations and reports for the Board, Audit Committee and Cybersecurity Committee.
Internal Liaison: Act as the CISO’s proxy in cross‑functional meetings with Finance, Legal, HR, and OUs.
Ghostwriting & Presentation Development: Draft or review internal announcements, memos, and executive‑level briefings.
Operational Oversight: Streamline the rhythm of business by managing leadership meetings and events.
Special Projects & Crisis Management
Incidents & Response: Coordinate non‑technical workstreams during major security incidents.
Change Management: Lead organizational design initiatives or large‑scale culture shifts.
Cultural Leadership: Drive internal initiatives such as team off‑sites, talent development programs, and security awareness culture.
Qualifications Must Haves (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, or Management Consulting.
7+ years of managerial experience.
Technical Literacy—understand GRC, SOC operations, and cloud security architecture.
Operational Excellence—track record of managing multi‑million‑dollar budgets and complex project portfolios.
Soft Skills—high emotional intelligence, discretion with sensitive data, and ability to “manage up.”
Experience managing a Project Management Office and Agile coaching teams.
Excellent strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change.
Nice to Have
Previous Medtronic experience.
Advanced degree(s).
Specific leadership experience in cybersecurity; managing multiple areas within the cybersecurity function.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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