Director, Commercial Business Operations

469g Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 141,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a high-impact Enterprise Project Leader to steer cross-functional initiatives within the North America Commercial organization. You will partner across Sales Operations, Variable Compensation, Learning & Development, Sales Compliance, and Reporting & Analytics to deliver structured, scalable outcomes.

The role emphasizes project leadership, problem solving, and a bias toward execution with strong communication and ownership.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, or commercial operations.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward execution.
• Exposure to digital transformation, automation, or AI-driven initiatives within a commercial or operational context.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and navigate matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from concept through delivery.
• Establish clear project structure, milestones, and accountability.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Diagnose operational challenges and identify root causes.
• Develop practical, scalable solutions to improve performance and efficiency.
• Translate ambiguity into structured plans and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate across Sales Operations, Variable Compensation, Learning & Development, Sales Compliance, and Reporting & Analytics to align initiatives to commercial priorities.
• Identify opportunities to modernize processes, tools, and workflows; evaluate AI/automation applications for decision-making and productivity.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions across the organization; manage up to executives.
• Bring cadence and visibility to initiatives; track progress and remove roadblocks.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Execution bias

Influence senior leaders

Excellent communication

Ownership and accountability

Attention to detail

Job description

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, all while valuing your unique contributions. This role sits at the center of the North America Commercial organization, supporting Sales Strategy & Enablement. You will operate as a force multiplier across Sales Operations, Variable Compensation, Learning & Development, Sales Compliance, and Reporting & Analytics. The mandate is to drive clarity, execution, and outcomes across a complex commercial ecosystem while continuously evolving how the organization operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Project Leadership Lead and execute high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from concept through delivery
• Establish clear project structure, milestones, and accountability
• Drive alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Diagnose operational challenges by identifying root causes, not just symptoms
• Develop practical, scalable solutions that improve performance and efficiency
• Translate ambiguity into structured plans and measurable outcomes
• Cross-Functional Integration Partner across: Sales Operations (territory design, coverage, readiness) Variable Compensation (plan design and execution) Learning & Development (productivity and capability building) Sales Compliance (risk mitigation and governance) Reporting & Analytics (insight and forecasting discipline) Ensure initiatives are coordinated and aligned to commercial priorities
• Innovation & Modernization Identify opportunities to modernize commercial processes, tools, and workflows Bring forward new ideas that improve speed, insight, and scalability across the organization Evaluate and implement emerging capabilities, including AI and automation, to enhance decision-making, forecasting, and productivity Partner with technology and business teams to translate innovation into practical, adopted solutions
• Leadership Without Authority Influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions across the organization Effectively manage up to executive leadership and across/down to teams Build trust and momentum without relying on formal authority
• Operational Rigor Bring structure, cadence, and visibility to key initiatives Track progress, remove roadblocks, and ensure follow-through Elevate issues early with clear recommendations

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, or commercial operations
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward execution
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements or new ways of working
• Exposure to digital transformation, automation, or AI-driven initiatives within a commercial or operational context
• Ability to influence senior leaders and navigate matrixed organizations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

What Success Looks Like

• Initiatives move faster with clearer ownership and fewer bottlenecks
• Cross-functional alignment improves across Sales Strategy & Enablement
• Root causes of recurring issues are identified and resolved
• New ideas and technologies (including AI) are introduced and translated into tangible business impact
• Leadership has clear visibility into priorities, risks, and progress
• The commercial organization operates with greater consistency, speed, and discipline

Location

Remote (U.S.) with periodic travel (30% North America) #LI-BH1

The base pay range for this position is: $141,340 - $194,337 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Aff encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Export Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”

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We are a team of 72,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways. Our culture: We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.