Director, Global Project Management Office (Medical Device, Diagnostics)

About the role

The Director, Global PMO for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for driving and implementing pivotal initiatives, running regional and/or global technical and non-technical projects, and building the future Global Ops Project and Portfolio Management Office infrastructure and team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen a high-performing project team while advancing project management excellence across the organization.
• Lead complex technical and non-technical projects, and play a key role in shaping and scaling the future Global Operations Project and Portfolio Management Office.
• Establish and drive the achievement of Project and Portfolio KPIs through the adoption of Danaher Business Systems tools (Visual Project Management, Daily Management etc.) and Global Ops PMO Standard Work/Methodology.
• Oversee the execution of regional and global projects/programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Define and embed best-in-class project and program management standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, steering team, and executive-level key partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Scientific and/or engineering) with preference for 14+ years’ experience in Project Management OR Master’s degree with preference for 12+ years’ experience in Project Management OR Doctoral degree with preference for 9+ years’ experience in Project Management.
• Significant experience in diagnostic/medical device regulated environment (manufacturing, R&D, engineering).
• Strong Project Management experience (with supporting qualifications) leading large, sophisticated operations and/or R&D projects/programs and complex teams.
• Proven experience leading all aspects of medium/large design changes, and all aspects of technology transfer programs/projects in the Medical Device or Diagnostics regulatory environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop Project managers and project teams with varying levels of PM competence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years people management with proven ability to manage, mentor and develop Project managers and project teams with varying levels of PM competence.

Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience with Power BI/smartsheet, MIRO, excel and PM software.
• Lean /Six Sigma experience, certified Kaizen leaders and demonstrated capability in problem solving.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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.