Global Service Strategic Initiatives Manager (Deerfield, IL)

Baxter International Inc.•Deerfield, IL

12d•$120,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manager, Multi-Vendor Solutions & Strategic Initiatives, you will guide complex, enterprise-wide programs that support the growth and evolution of Baxter's Multi-Vendor Solutions business. You will align leaders, teams, and external partners around shared priorities while taking initiatives from strategy through implementation and adoption. The role focuses on building scalable solutions, improving organizational processes, and helping Baxter deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will be a trusted partner to leadership, providing structure, accountability, and strategic direction to enable transformational outcomes in a highly matrixed environment. This is a hybrid role based out of Baxter's Deerfield, Illinois office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs, strategic initiatives, operational transformation efforts, or business improvement projects.
Proven success managing multiple concurrent initiatives involving diverse stakeholders, business functions, and external partners.
Experience influencing and driving results across matrixed organizations without direct authority.
Strong strategic planning, program execution, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and deliver measurable business results in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, medical device, life sciences, service operations, supply chain, or commercial operations environments.
Experience leading customer-facing strategic programs, business transformation initiatives, or multi-vendor service solutions.
Demonstrated success designing operating models, improving business processes, and implementing scalable organizational capabilities.
Experience presenting recommendations and program outcomes to executive leadership teams.
Familiarity with change management methodologies and enterprise program governance practices.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, ensuring successful adoption and measurable business outcomes.
Develop and execute program roadmaps, milestones, governance structures, and success metrics aligned with organizational priorities and customer commitments.
Partner with leaders across Service, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT, Quality, and Legal to drive alignment and accelerate execution.
Build scalable operating models and processes that enhance Baxter's Multi-Vendor Solutions capabilities and support long-term business growth.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges to maintain momentum and achieve program objectives.
Facilitate decision-making among diverse stakeholder groups by creating clarity, removing obstacles, and fostering collaboration across teams.
Communicate progress, business impact, and strategic recommendations to senior leaders through executive presentations, dashboards, and performance updates.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence.
Paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.