Sr. Project & Portfolio Manager (Diagnostics, Assays, PMO Setup)

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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.

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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.

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The Senior Manager, Project & Portfolio Management for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for the continuous improvement, global standardization and embedding of our project and portfolio delivery framework with the Global Ops organization and building strong project management capabilities across the teams, while managing one or more of our project portfolios and projects. Proven leadership experience in the successful creation and management of a PMO is a must. At Global Ops PMO, our vision is to bring best in class project and portfolio management methodology and skills to support the achievement of our business goals.

This position reports to the 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 a remote role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Global Portfolio Governance and Strategic Oversight: Own the global product portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy & leading the global project governance and resource allocation processes. This including regular portfolio performance updates, data driven performance reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Project & Program Mgt Excellence: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard PMO/Project methodologies and tools for project execution, portfolio management, and PM talent development. Demonstrate intuition for business to support how PMO solutions will address project goals
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and governance forums to ensure visibility and accountability. Produce regular reports for the leadership, highlighting achievements, risks, and opportunities. Drive data-informed decision-making.
• Organizational Leadership & PM Culture: Promote an inclusive, purpose-driven project & portfolio mgt culture rooted in data driven decisions and agility. Collaborate with, influence and hold accountable cross-functional project teams to ensure projects/programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with preference for 14+ years in Project Management, or Master's with preference for 12+ years, or Doctorate with preference for 9+ years of experience.
• Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in medical device/diagnostics regulated environments across manufacturing, R&D, supply chain, engineering, or logistics/distribution.
• Project & Portfolio Leadership: Proven ability to lead large, complex operations and R&D projects/programs; experience in all aspects of Project Portfolio Management and establishing/managing PMOs, including continuous improvement of portfolio tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Management: Skilled in optimizing resource allocation, resolving conflicts, and identifying/mitigating risks across portfolios to ensure successful delivery.
• Global Influence & Leadership: Strong business acumen with cultural awareness; exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel globally
• Approximately 25% travel

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

• Lean /Six Sigma experience, certified Kaizen lea