Director of Project Management Lab Solutions - East/Central

$148,450 - $192,110/Yr

Siemens - Cary, NC

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Cary, NC

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Project Management - Lab Solutions at Siemens Healthineers is responsible for leading project management efforts in the healthcare diagnostics sector. This role involves engaging with commercial teams, mentoring project managers, guiding project execution, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The director will also be a key contributor to process improvement initiatives and will act as a consultant to regional project practitioners, providing critical technical guidance and support to ensure successful project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the Commercial team during PM20 - PM40 Phase on solution design and implementation strategies.
• Present formal and informal presentations to large groups of Siemens personnel or customers.
• Mentor Project Managers on PM processes and best practices for Project Management.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives for the PM Team and Program Management development.
• Direct and provide guidance to local Project Managers and teams to develop and establish KPIs and perform project reviews.
• Guide the Customer Service Implementation team and strategic partners to implement projects on time and on budget.
• Develop roles and responsibilities management processes for cross-functional teams.
• Interview and approve assigned local project managers to ensure appropriate skills for project activities.
• Identify best practices in project and implementation management to define and implement strategic improvements.
• Act as a consultant and provide guidance to regional project practitioners.
• Serve as the lead advisor to top management and business partners on advanced technical matters.
• Represent the company as the primary contact for local representatives and leadership.
• Develop team members through mentoring and coaching, providing critical technical guidance.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a related discipline or advanced degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of successful leadership experience in diagnostics or healthcare.
• PMP certification is desirable.
• Strong critical thinking and collaborative relationship-building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient in problem-solving, time management, and computer skills.
• Strong presentation and project management skills.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring, negotiation, data analysis, business acumen, and clinical acumen.
• Prior laboratory diagnostics or healthcare experience is desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing employees in a matrix organization.
• Living near a major airport in the coverage area.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay.
• Annual incentive target of 20% of base pay.