Sr. Project Manager - Operations (Project Planning, Risk & Change Mgmt.)

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), 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 your unique viewpoint matters, and by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

Our team is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more.

About the role

The Senior Project Manager - Operations is responsible for the success of large strategic projects. As needed, they may also provide management for a small program and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cross-functional operations-focused projects across the organization in alignment with enterprise delivery standards and governance. This position reports to the Operations PMO leader and is part of the Operations department, located onsite in Coralville, IA, Fargo, ND, Boulder, CO, San Diego, CA, Raleigh, NC, or Madison, WI.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage global operations projects across multiple functions, driving process improvements, operational efficiency, and scalable business solutions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, and resource needs.
• Ensure projects follow defined delivery methodologies, standards, and governance processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure effective execution and issue resolution.
• Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as appropriate through governance channels.
• Provide clear and timely project status reporting, including milestones, risks, and delivery health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Project management or DBS certification (e.g., visual project management, problem solving, daily management, etc.).
• Minimum of five years of project management experience serving in the role as a project manager.
• Knowledge and experience using project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading process improvement, operational change, continuous improvement, and manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience applying project management methodologies, including traditional, agile, or hybrid approaches.
• Proven ability to influence, motivate, drive collaboration, and assess performance across all project team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in addition to facilitation and presentation skills.
• Effectively interact with various levels in the organization.

Benefits

IDT, 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.

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000.00 to $105,000.00. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Schedule

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.