Director, Workforce Programs & Planning, CS

563d Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Cary, NC seeks a Director of Workforce Planning and Programs to lead strategic initiatives that strengthen workforce readiness, onboarding, and development across the organization. You will manage complex programs, partner with business leaders, and drive data-driven insights to improve capabilities and outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Care & Development, you will oversee budgets, timelines, and governance for initiatives such as Healthineers Launch and the Medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Operations, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in program management, learning & development, workforce development, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated project or program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing workforce or employee development programs at scale.
• Experience with workforce capacity analysis, data interpretation, metrics, and reporting.
• Strong people leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working in Customer Service or a large operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned workforce and development programs, including Healthineers Launch and the Medical Imaging Service Academy.
• Lead the execution and continual evolution of workforce planning and development programs aligned to the CARE strategy.
• Lead workforce capacity analysis to identify emerging workforce needs and opportunities to strengthen organizational capability.
• Design and manage scalable initiatives that support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and workforce-entry programs.
• Lead and develop assigned team members with clear priorities, accountability, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with business leaders to align workforce needs, program priorities, and training capacity.
• Ensure program standards with data-driven quality and impact measurements.
• Establish dashboards and reporting to measure performance and business impact, adjusting as needed.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Workforce capacity analysis

Customer service experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Operations, or related field

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.

Leads workforce readiness programs, workforce planning initiatives, and organizational capability efforts across NAM CS. Summary The Director, Workforce Planning and Programs, will report to the Head of Care & Development and play a critical role in advancing our CARE strategy. Based in Cary, NC, this position is responsible for leading workforce capacity analysis and the design and execution of key programs that support workforce readiness, employee development, and organizational capability. Additionally, the Director will oversee strategic workforce and development programs, including employee onboarding, Healthineers Launch, the Medical Imaging Service Academy, apprenticeship and early-career initiatives, and other strategic development efforts. The Director will partner across the organization to align workforce needs, program priorities, and development resources with evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned workforce and development programs, including Healthineers Launch, the Medical Imaging Service Academy, apprenticeships, and other strategic initiatives.
• Lead the execution and continual evolution of workforce planning and development programs aligned to our CARE strategy.
• Lead workforce capacity analysis to identify emerging workforce needs, readiness priorities, and opportunities to strengthen organizational capability.
• Design and manage scalable initiatives that support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, workforce-entry programs, and other strategic development efforts.
• Lead and develop assigned team members by establishing clear priorities, accountability, and opportunities for growth.
• Partner with business leaders and training organizations to align workforce needs, program priorities, and training capacity.
• Ensure consistent program standards, leveraging data and stakeholder feedback to improve quality and impact.
• Establish clear metrics, dashboards, and reporting to measure program effectiveness, workforce readiness, and business impact, and use those insights to drive improvement.
• Manage program budgets, timelines, resources, risks, and interdependencies to ensure efficient, high-quality execution.
• Serve as the champion for One Community initiatives, promoting employee engagement, connection, volunteerism, and collaboration across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in workforce planning and development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Operations, or a related field, required.
• 15+ years of experience in program management, learning & development, workforce development, or a related discipline, required.
• Demonstrated project or program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing workforce or employee development programs at scale.
• Experience with workforce capacity analysis, data interpretation, metrics, and reporting.
• Strong people leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working in Customer Service or a large operational environment.

Reports To: Head of Care & Development

Functional Area: Care & Development

Required Travel: 30%

Location: Cary, NC

Who we are:

We are a team of 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: $148,150 - $203,709. 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 Affimative 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form here. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our HR People Connect People Contact Center for support at [e-mail]. Please note HR People Connect People Contact Center will not have visibility of your application or interview status.

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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.”

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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.

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.