Director Transformation Management Office

SOLVENTUM

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The Director, Transformation Management Office (TMO) will be responsible for driving large-scale transformation initiatives to drive organizational change and achieve strategic objectives, including end to end projects such as large-scale organizational transformation projects, enterprise financial modernization projects, and process improvement initiatives. Additional objectives will be continually evaluated across the TMO. These are mission critical objectives for the organization which are of high visibility and risk/opportunity for the company. Significant executive interaction is required in this role. This role will report to a Vice President, Transformation Management Office. The ideal candidate will possess strong program management skills, a high degree of business acumen in interacting with cross-functional teams and executive leaders, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record leading large scale transformation initiatives. As Director, Transformation Management Office, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Lead Transformation Initiatives: Oversee major transformation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering measurable outcomes. Program Planning: Collaborate with business owners and stakeholders to define program strategy and roadmap and manage execution. Stakeholder Management and Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leaders and internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, buy-in, and support for transformation initiatives. Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to track the progress and success of transformation projects. Manage tooling and reporting mechanisms. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with transformation projects. Executive Acumen and Collaboration: Gravitas and ability to interact with the most senior leaders of the organization is critical. Change Agent: Act as a key voice for change, helping to engage and align teams around achieving transformation goals and performance metrics. Project Management: Drive overall cross-functional project management of transformation initiatives, including managing project plan, deliverables, owners and due dates, RAIDE Register (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, and Escalations), etc

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management/Finance or a related field.
Minimum 12 years of experience in transformation management, with a proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives.
Prior experience in management consulting at a top-tier firm is preferred, with a preference for healthcare/Medtech experience
Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively with executive and senior leadership and effectively build business relationships and influence without authority as part of a matrix organization

Nice To Haves

Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions.
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project Management: Expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
Transformation principles: knowledge and/or experience with agile/lean process preferred
Collaborative Approach: Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Results oriented, hands-on, and able to roll-up their sleeves to drive completion of necessary tasks
Adaptability: Ability to navigate and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
Proven track record of driving successful transformation initiatives with high impact results and working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with preference on global organizations and enterprise-wide transformations

Responsibilities

Lead Transformation Initiatives: Oversee major transformation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.
Program Planning: Collaborate with business owners and stakeholders to define program strategy and roadmap and manage execution.
Stakeholder Management and Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leaders and internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, buy-in, and support for transformation initiatives.
Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to track the progress and success of transformation projects. Manage tooling and reporting mechanisms.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with transformation projects.
Executive Acumen and Collaboration: Gravitas and ability to interact with the most senior leaders of the organization is critical.
Change Agent: Act as a key voice for change, helping to engage and align teams around achieving transformation goals and performance metrics.
Project Management: Drive overall cross-functional project management of transformation initiatives, including managing project plan, deliverables, owners and due dates, RAIDE Register (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, and Escalations), etc