[Hiring] Director of Strategic Programs & Transformation @Siemens Healthineers

Role Description

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.

• Lead projects from planning to implementation, including process optimization, reorganization, portfolio and footprint rationalization, and establishment of new operating models.
• Work globally across business lines and functions to find optimal solutions for the Diagnostics Business Area and Siemens Healthineers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Diagnostics leaders, influencing strategic decisions and helping shape the future direction of the business.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify improvement opportunities and develop project roadmaps.
• Blend strategic mindset with practical project management skills to translate high-level business goals into concrete projects.
• Find creative solutions to complex problems, ensuring successful project outcomes that contribute significantly to the organization's success.
• Report to the Head of the Project Management Office and interface with the Diagnostics Management.

Qualifications

• Proven project management skills, preferably gained in large scale improvement and transformation projects.
• Ability to lead high-complexity projects and create impact in a global matrix organization.
• Result-oriented with a strong focus on cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive change across various hierarchy levels and functions.
• Excellent analytics, conceptual, and creative problem-solving skills combined with a “getting things done” mindset.

Requirements

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

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