Senior Manager, Integrated Communications Operations (Onsite)

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 At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Careers that Change Lives As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE™ connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision, streamline workflows, and support improved patient outcomes across the globe. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST We are seeking a Senior Manager of Integrated Communications Operations for the $5B global Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) business of Medtronic. The role oversees integrated internal and external communications planning and execution while establishing the operating discipline that enables clarity, focus, and measurable impact across the CST Integrated Communications function. The ideal candidate brings structure to complex, fast-paced work by translating business priorities into coordinated communications plans, ensuring campaigns, content, and channels are intentionally sequenced to advance business objectives, strengthen reputation, and deliver a cohesive audience experience. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Integrated Communications Leadership Oversee integrated internal and external communications planning and execution across priority initiatives. Manage communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s reputation with internal and external audiences. Advance the company narrative through coordinated campaigns, media engagement, and strategic storytelling aligned to business strategy and the Medtronic Mission. Operational Governance & Ways of Working Establish and maintain governance frameworks, operating rhythms, and standardized processes aligned to enterprise communications practices including intake, prioritization and workflow management. Translate business priorities into integrated communications plans with clear sequencing, milestones, and accountability. Own and maintain the CST editorial calendar across reputation, integrated marketing, and digital channels. Orchestrate campaign flighting and channel sequencing to optimize reach, engagement, and impact. Align timing and activation of campaigns to avoid overlap, dilution, or message fatigue. Optimize channel mix and cadence to maximize reach, engagement, and impact. Ensure integration across campaigns, launches, and always-on programs for consistent narrative pull-through. Continuously refine plans based on performance insights, audience behavior, and business priorities. Performance Management & Measurement Drive prioritization and trade-off decisions to focus teams on highest-impact work. Develop dashboards and reporting to provide visibility into priorities, progress, risks, and outcomes. Lead communications measurement and impact reporting, synthesizing performance across campaigns and ... (truncated, view full listing at source)