Director, Strategic Programs & Transformation

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 while valuing your unique contributions.

About the role

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, focusing on end-to-end process enhancement, portfolio and footprint optimization, reorganization, and new operating model establishment. This setup allows for a flexible and efficient approach to identifying and prioritizing initiatives for the highest top and bottom-line impact.

• Lead projects from planning to implementation, including process optimization, reorganization, portfolio and footprint rationalization, and establishment of new operating models.
• Work globally across business lines and functions to find optimal solutions for the Diagnostics Business Area and Siemens Healthineers overall.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Diagnostics leaders, influencing strategic decisions and shaping the future direction of the business.
• Collaborate with the PMO Head and senior leadership to identify improvement opportunities and develop project roadmaps.
• Blend strategic leadership with practical project management skills to translate high-level business goals into concrete projects.
• Find creative solutions to complex problems, ensuring successful project outcomes that contribute significantly to the organization’s success.

You will report to the Head of the Project Management Office and interface with the Diagnostics Management.

Requirements

• 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.
• Project Management and Continuous Improvement certificates (e.g., PMP, LEAN Six Sigma) are preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Skills

• Proven project management skills, preferably in large-scale improvement and transformation projects.
• Ability to lead high-complexity projects and create impact in a global matrix organization.
• Result-oriented with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and driving change through effective stakeholder management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive change across hierarchy levels, functions, businesses, and geographies.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and creative problem-solving skills combined with a “getting things done” mindset.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in over 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients worldwide. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become part of a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute diverse ideas. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and sexual orientations, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere—sustainably.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $154,180 - $212,003. Factors affecting starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. If commission-eligible, commissions will align with the Company’s plan and be based on individual and/or company performance.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off, sick, and safe time