Global Transformation Director, Manufacturing & Operations

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Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Program Director for Digital Transformation to lead global manufacturing and operations transformation, aligning business objectives with scalable processes and enterprise systems.

You will partner with IT, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to drive value realization, governance, risk management, and change management across regions, delivering measurable improvements and sustained benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Business Transformation, or related disciplines.
Proven leadership experience delivering large-scale ERP or enterprise transformation programs.
Deep expertise in manufacturing operations, planning, supply chain, quality, or related operational processes.
Demonstrated experience leading global cross-functional initiatives.
Strong understanding of business process design, process governance, and operating model transformation.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to influence without direct authority and navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership: Lead transformation across global manufacturing operations and functions, aligning scope, priorities, timelines and deliverables.
Business Process Excellence: Design and optimize end-to-end processes to establish future-state capabilities, governance, and standards.
Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, Finance, Global Operations COEs to meet objectives and promote collaboration.
Program Leadership & Execution: Plan and execute global initiatives with governance, milestone tracking, and risk management.
Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management & Communication: Drive alignment and adoption, deliver executive updates and transformation communications.
Value Realization: Track ROI and operational benefits, ensure data-driven decisions.