Sr. Manager, Performance Partnership Delivery

Danaher•Austin, TX

42d•$165,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making-we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Manager, Performance Partnership Delivery is responsible for leading a high-impact consulting team that partners directly with health system customers to improve operational performance, deliver measurable hard cost savings, and drive sustained continuous improvement across the laboratory enterprise. This role ensures successful execution of complex, enterprise-level projects by applying Danaher Business System (DBS) tools, optimizing workflow, and strengthening customer financial outcomes. This position reports to the Director, Performance Partnership Discovery and Delivery and is part of the Performance Partnership organization and is located in USA-Remote to support customers across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in continuous improvement, lab operations, or consulting, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
Demonstrated ability to consult and influence at the C-Suite level across large, complex health systems; skilled in identifying root causes and driving cost-reduction KPIs.
Strong lab operations expertise, including test menu optimization, hub-and-spoke design, inventory and blood management, and productivity methodologies.
Proven success leading enterprise-wide cost savings initiatives and managing large-scale transformation projects in healthcare environments.
Advanced communication, presentation, conflict management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decisions.
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities with the ability to assess operations from a general-manager perspective.
Ability to travel 50-75%, with proficiency in core software tools and experience applying DBS or Lean methodologies across functions.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the PP Delivery consulting team, ensuring projects are properly scoped, executed on time, and deliver guaranteed hard cost savings for customers.
Drive enterprise-level process improvement strategies using DBS tools to eliminate waste, optimize workflow, and sustain financial impact across complex health systems.
Coach, mentor, and develop Consultants and Sr. Consultants, ensuring high performance, strong customer engagement, and DBS skill development.
Partner with customers to redesign operations, implement continuous improvement plans, and secure sign-off on hard cost savings at project completion.
Identify new savings opportunities beyond the initial assessment and lead implementation to drive additional financial outcomes.
Establish customer KPIs, manage visual performance systems (e.g., bowlers), and validate results through data analysis (including LIS data).
Collaborate with PP Sales/Engagement teams in pre-sale strategy, executive presentations, SOW development, and delivery roadmap planning.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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 Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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.
Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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