Sr. Project & Portfolio Manager; Diagnostics, Medical Device

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. 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 for more than 90 years, providing routine and advanced testing worldwide. More than one million tests per hour on our systems impact 1.2 billion patients and over three million clinicians annually.

This role reports to the Director of Global Operations PMO and Strategy. It manages the Global project portfolio(s) and Global Project Managers, embedding best‑in‑class project and portfolio delivery framework across our organization.

• Global Portfolio Governance and Strategic Oversight:
  Own the global product portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and leading global project governance and resource allocation processes. Provide regular portfolio performance updates, data‑driven reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Project & Program Mgt Excellence:
  Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard PMO/project methodologies and tools for project execution, portfolio management, and PM talent development. Demonstrate insight into 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 leadership, highlighting achievements, risks, and opportunities, driving data‑informed decision‑making.
• Organizational Leadership & PM Culture:
  Promote an inclusive, purpose‑driven project & portfolio management culture rooted in data‑driven decisions and agility. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, influence, and hold accountable to ensure projects/programs proceed according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years in Project Management, or Master’s with 12+ years, or Doctorate with 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.

• Ability to travel globally.
• Approximately 25% travel.

• Lean / Six Sigma experience, certified Kaizen leaders and demonstrated capability in problem solving.
• Proficiency in Power BI/Smart Sheet, MIRO, Excel, and PM software.

The annual salary range for this role is $170,000 – $180,000 annually. 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.

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

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