Director, Program Management Danaher Business System Office (DBSO)

Danaher • Austin, TX

6d • $180,000 - $220,000 • Remote

About The Position

Bring more to life. At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. As the Director, Program Management DBSO , you are uniquely positioned to make an impact across Danaher. Responsibilities will be focused on identifying, mentoring, and certifying top program management talent across the operating companies and corporate functions, and coaching program teams and leaders at Gemba to ensure success. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: DBSO coaching and mentoring for Program Managers at Gemba on Danaher critical programs (Top Danaher Innovation Programs (TDIP), operations capacity expansion / site build programs, AI programs, Corporate Initiatives) to ensure success in accelerating time to market, on budget and with high quality. Help develop and deploy a Danaher Program Management Certification and Training program to drive the development and qualification of top Program Management talent at Danaher. Help identify and cultivate a talent “funnel” for Program Managers to connect with Corporate Functions and TDIP OpCo projects. Leverage and ensure rigor of existing Danaher Business System (DBS) execution tools (VPM, TDP, SDR, SPG, PPG, DM, etc.) and tailor new approaches to complex programs. Expand beyond DBS tools to coach and mentor all skills needed for effective Program Management, including leadership and core behaviors. Partner with DBSO, Corporate & OpCo collaboration teams to ensure successful delivery of programs and objectives, including identification and countermeasure of process, talent, and culture gaps.

Requirements

• B.S. required (preferred in Engineering or Sciences); MBA and/or advanced Engineering degree desired.
• Certifications in program management or engineering management are desired.
• 10+ years’ experience in new product development or adjacent business functions in a Science and Technology company.
• Minimum of 5 years leading projects of increasing complexity.
• Demonstrated experience of project management to deliver strategic programs or large platform projects on-time and meeting the program targets (ex: portfolio of projects, high complexity / breakthrough projects, cross-site, > 30 FTE, > $10M budget).
• Demonstrated ability to navigate organizations, overcome barriers, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• 4+ years experience at Danaher with a passion for DBS and experience in applying DBS/Lean principles to program / project management.
• Experience with DBS fundamentals and project execution tools, particularly Visual Project Management (VPM), Problem-Solving Process (PSP), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Daily Management (DM).
• Demonstrated ability to present highly complex, technical, or difficult messages clearly and persuasively at all levels of the organization and in forums such as PPG or Ops Review.
• Proven capability to drive decision making and proactively address risks.

Responsibilities

• DBSO coaching and mentoring for Program Managers at Gemba on Danaher critical programs (Top Danaher Innovation Programs (TDIP), operations capacity expansion / site build programs, AI programs, Corporate Initiatives) to ensure success in accelerating time to market, on budget and with high quality.
• Help develop and deploy a Danaher Program Management Certification and Training program to drive the development and qualification of top Program Management talent at Danaher.
• Help identify and cultivate a talent “funnel” for Program Managers to connect with Corporate Functions and TDIP OpCo projects.
• Leverage and ensure rigor of existing Danaher Business System (DBS) execution tools (VPM, TDP, SDR, SPG, PPG, DM, etc.) and tailor new approaches to complex programs.
• Expand beyond DBS tools to coach and mentor all skills needed for effective Program Management, including leadership and core behaviors.
• Partner with DBSO, Corporate & OpCo collaboration teams to ensure successful delivery of programs and objectives, including identification and countermeasure of process, talent, and culture gaps.

Benefits

• Danaher, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
• At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement.
• This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees