Director, Communications Strategy & Operational Excellence

Radiometer; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Benefits package

Job summary

Danaher is seeking a Director of Communications Strategy & Operational Excellence to design and sustain the enterprise Communications operating model across the organization. You will provide governance, capacity planning, and DBS-based process improvement to enable strategic planning and disciplined execution.

You will partner with Communications leadership to align priorities, embed standard work, and drive cross‑functional performance through Kaizen events, TPI, and Daily Management in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years in DBS, strategic planning, PMO leadership or enterprise Communications Operations.
• Advanced DBS/Lean practitioner with enterprise-scale experience and governance deployment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Communications leadership to develop and sustain long-range strategy.
• Design and enable governance forums, rhythms, and decision cadences.
• Lead DBS capability within Communications Operations, coaching senior leaders.
• Embed DBS fundamentals across global teams and ensure standard work.
• Coordinate enterprise planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance frames.

Skills

DBS/Lean

PMO leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder influence

Kaizen events

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Director, Communications Strategy & Operational Excellence

The director is an enterprise enablement leader responsible for designing, enabling, and continuously improving the Communications operating model across Danaher. The role provides the systems, governance, and operating cadence that enable enterprise Communications strategic planning, priority‑setting, portfolio management, DBS‑driven ways of working, and team performance—allowing Communications leaders and teams to deliver impact with clarity and discipline. The role partners closely with Communications leadership to facilitate strategy development, align Enterprise, Platform, and OpCo teams around shared priorities, and embed consistent, scalable operating practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and support Communications leadership in the development, integration, and sustainment of the enterprise Communications long‑range strategy, including Policy Deployment (PD), the strategic project roadmap, Bowler/KPIs, etc.
• Design and enable Communications leadership operating rhythms, governance forums, and decision‑making cadences that support clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution.
• Serve as the DBS capability lead within the Communications Operations team, coaching senior leaders and teams on applying Transactional Process Improvement (TPI) principles to improve enterprise Communications workflows—eliminating waste, reducing cycle time, improving quality, and strengthening delivery performance through operating frameworks.
• Help build foundational and sustained capability across global Communications teams in DBS Fundamentals (VOC, VSM, 5S, Standard Work, DM, PSP), ensuring tools and behaviors are embedded and visible; translate DBS principles into Communications‑specific applications.
• Enable and maintain enterprise‑wide standard work for Communications, ensuring clear ownership, consistent review cycles, centralized access.
• Coordinate enterprise planning, performance, and governance cadences, including budgeting, forecasting and measurement frameworks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in DBS, strategic planning, PMO leadership, or enterprise‑level Communications Operations within complex, global organizations.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Advanced DBS/Lean practitioner (certified) with enterprise‑scale experience applying DBS tools (e.g., TPI, PSP, Daily Management, Policy Deployment), facilitating Kaizen events, and embedding governance systems, planning frameworks, KPI/Bowler management, and portfolio discipline.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities, supported by financial and business acumen to enable data‑driven decisions and translate enterprise priorities into high‑impact communications strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to orchestrate complex, multi‑workstream initiatives through influence, enabling senior leaders, aligning stakeholders, and driving outcomes in matrixed environments where execution occurs through others.
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: PMP certification; experience working closely with Corporate Communications, PMO, or enterprise transformation teams; and a track record operating effectively across highly matrixed, global enterprises.

Travel & Remote Work

Travel requirements: Estimate between 30% - 40% of time.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is $140,000 - $190,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Benefits

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it is a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement.

Equality & Inclusion

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail].

About Danaher

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.