Director, Strategic Programs & Transformation

Siemens Healthineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; 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 Director of Strategic Programs & Transformation to lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across a global Diagnostics organization. You will drive process optimization, portfolio and footprint rationalization, and the establishment of new operating models, reporting to the PMO Head.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, translate strategic goals into actionable projects, and influence decisions to maximize top and bottom-line impact for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and an MBA or other advanced science / engineering degree.
• 10+ years of professional experience leading enterprise transformation, business optimization, strategy, or operational excellence in a global environment.
• Project Management and Continuous Improvement certificates preferred (e.g., PMP, LEAN Six Sigma).
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning to implementation across process optimization, reorganization, portfolio/footprint rationalization, and new operating models.
• Collaborate globally across business lines and functions to optimize the Diagnostics business area and Siemens Healthineers overall.
• Advise senior Diagnostics leaders, influencing strategic decisions and shaping future directions.
• Develop project roadmaps with PMO Head to identify improvements and leverage opportunities.
• Translate high-level business goals into concrete projects with a strategic yet practical PMO approach.
• Drive creative solutions to complex problems to ensure successful outcomes for the organization.
• Report toHead of the PMO and interface with Diagnostics Management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA or advanced science/engineering degree

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.

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.

Areas of focus include end-to-end process enhancement, portfolio and footprint optimization, reorganization, and new operating model establishment. The setup allows for a very flexible and efficient approach for identifying and prioritizing PMO initiatives to achieve the highest top and bottom-line impact for the business.

Your Role

• You will be responsible for leading projects from planning to implementation, incl. projects in the areas of process optimization, reorganization, portfolio and footprint rationalization, and establishment of new operating models.
• You will work globally, across business lines and functions, and find optimal solutions for the Diagnostics Business Area and Siemens Healthineers, overall.
• You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Diagnostics leaders, influencing strategic decisions and helping shape the future direction of the business.
• You collaborate with support of the PMO Head with senior leadership to identify improvement opportunities and to develop project roadmaps to leverage those.
• You blend the strategic mindset of a leader with the practical skills of a Project Manager to translate high-level business goals into concrete projects.
• You 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.

Your Expertise

• You have proven project management skills, preferably gained in large scale improvement and transformation projects.
• You can lead high-complexity projects and create impact in a global matrix organization.
• You are result oriented, enjoy cross-functional teamwork, and you know how to drive change and stakeholder management to achieve lasting project outcomes.
• You have strong leadership and communication skills to drive change on various hierarchy levels and across functions, businesses, and geographies.
• You have excellent analytics, conceptual, and creative problem-solving skills combined with an “getting things done” mindset.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA or other advanced science / engineering degree.
• You bring 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 are preferred, incl. e.g., PMP, LEAN Six Sigma, etc.
• You are willing to travel up to 10%.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is

$154,180 - $212,003

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.

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

EEO is the Law:

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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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.