Director, Global Project Management Office (Medical Device, Diagnostics)

The Director, Global PMO for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for driving and implementing pivotal initiatives, running regional and/or global technical and non-technical projects, and building the future Global Ops Project and Portfolio Management Office infrastructure and team. Proven leadership experience in complex Project Management and in the management of Project Managers are a must.

The Director, Global PMO for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for developing and strengthening a high-performing project team while advancing project management excellence across the organization. This role focuses on building deep project management expertise to successfully deliver pivotal projects, programs, and strategic initiatives at both regional and global levels.

In addition to leading complex technical and non-technical projects, the Director will play a key role in shaping and scaling the future Global Operations Project and Portfolio Management Office, establishing robust processes, capabilities, and talent. Proven leadership in managing and mentoring Project Managers, along with experience navigating complex project environments, is essential to drive both team development and consistent delivery of high-impact outcomes

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Director, Global PMO for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for developing and strengthening a high-performing project team while advancing project management excellence across the organization. This role focuses on building deep project management expertise to successfully deliver pivotal projects, programs, and strategic initiatives at both regional and global levels.

In addition to leading complex technical and non-technical projects, the Director will play a key role in shaping and scaling the future Global Operations Project and Portfolio Management Office, establishing robust processes, capabilities, and talent. Proven leadership in managing and mentoring Project Managers, along with experience navigating complex project environments, is essential to drive both team development and consistent delivery of high-impact outcomes

This position reports to the Senior Director, Global Operations PMO and Strategy, responsible for the management of our Global project portfolio(s) & our Global Project Managers. This position is part of the Global Operations PMO & Strategy Team and is an on-site role in Chaska, Minnesota (with approximately 20% domestic and international travel). At Global Ops Strategy and PMO, our vision is to bring best in class project and portfolio management methodology and skills to support the achievement of our business goals. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity:

• Be responsible for the recruitment, leadership and mentoring of Project Managers, ensuring projects realize their benefits and Project managers realize their potential.

• Define and embed best-in-class project and program management standards, tools, and methodologies.

• Establish and drive the achievement of Project and Portfolio KPIs through the adoption of Danaher Business Systems tools (Visual Project Management, Daily Management etc.) and Global Ops PMO Standard Work/Methodology, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and delivery excellence

• Oversee the execution of regional and global projects/programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, steering team, and executive-level key partners.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Scientific and/or engineering) with preference for 14+ years’ experience in Project Management OR Master’s degree with preference for 12+ years’ experience in Project Management OR Doctoral degree with preference for 9+ years’ experience in Project Management.

• Significant experience in diagnostic/medical device regulated environment (manufacturing, R&D, engineering)

• Strong Project Management experience (with supporting qualifications) leading large, sophisticated operations and/or R&D projects/programs and complex teams.

• Proven experience leading all aspects of medium/large design changes, and all aspects of technology transfer programs/projects in the Medical Device or Diagnostics regulatory environment

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.

• Prefer minimum of 10 years people management with proven ability to manage, mentor and develop Project managers and project teams with varying levels of PM competence. Can take tough decisions around people and can quickly build effective teams in a global matrixed organization.

• Global business knowledge and influence – demonstrated understanding of different cultures and approaches and demonstrated ability to lead, follow, work and influence at all levels and in all functions of the organization.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically and globally

• Approximately 20% travel

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Lean /Six Sigma experience, certified Kaizen leaders and demonstrated capability in problem solving.

• Proficiency in Power BI/smartsheet, MIRO, excel and PM software.

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

The annual salary range for this role is $200k - $220k. 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/equity

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

#LI-AY1

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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.

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 applyassistance@danaher.com.