Director, Strategic Programs & Transformation

Siemens Healthineers

2d•$154,180 - $212,003•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. As Director of Strategic Programs & Transformation, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Diagnostics business. You will lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that improve operational performance, optimize business processes, and drive strategic growth across a global organization. The PMO is an excellence hub for managing strategic and complex internal programs. Areas of focus include end-to-end process enhancement, portfolio and footprint optimization, reorganization, and new operating model establishment. The setup allows for a very flexible and efficient approach for identifying and prioritizing PMO initiatives to achieve the highest top and bottom-line impact for the business.

Requirements

Proven project management skills, preferably gained in large scale improvement and transformation projects.
Ability to lead high-complexity projects and create impact in a global matrix organization.
Result-oriented, enjoy cross-functional teamwork, and know how to drive change and stakeholder management to achieve lasting project outcomes.
Strong leadership and communication skills to drive change on various hierarchy levels and across functions, businesses, and geographies.
Excellent analytics, conceptual, and creative problem-solving skills combined with an “getting things done” mindset.
A Bachelor’s degree and an MBA or other advanced science / engineering degree.
10+ years of professional experience, including significant experience leading enterprise transformation, business optimization, strategy, or operational excellence initiatives within a consulting firm, healthcare organization, industrial company, or similarly complex global environment.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Project Management and Continuous Improvement certificates are preferred, including e.g., PMP, LEAN Six Sigma, etc.

Responsibilities

Leading projects from planning to implementation, including projects in the areas of process optimization, reorganization, portfolio and footprint rationalization, and establishment of new operating models.
Working globally, across business lines and functions, to find optimal solutions for the Diagnostics Business Area and Siemens Healthineers, overall.
Serving as a trusted advisor to senior Diagnostics leaders, influencing strategic decisions and helping shape the future direction of the business.
Collaborating with the support of the PMO Head with senior leadership to identify improvement opportunities and to develop project roadmaps to leverage those.
Blending the strategic mindset of a leader with the practical skills of a Project Manager to translate high-level business goals into concrete projects.
Finding creative solutions to complex problems, ensuring successful project outcomes that contribute significantly to the organization's success.
Reporting to the Head of the Project Management Office and interfacing with the Diagnostics Management.