Program Manager

Together, we can beat cancer.

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you. 

What you will do:

• Organize projects and activities with the Americas Business Operations / Program Management Team and adjacent functions to develop efficient and standardized global processes
• Perform technical and/or non-technical project completion using an internal customer perspective, typically from initiation through delivery
• Evaluate process strengths and identify areas for improvement using lean practices
• Work with global and diverse stakeholders to drive the strategic direction of the program
• Create and manage milestones and interventions to ensure we achieve project goals
• Transparently communicate program issues and decisions to stakeholders
• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle
• Analyze and mitigate program risks
• This role has program management responsibility for project(s) and no direct reports. Requires people and resource management through others; part of cross-functional team required to complete the project.

What you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience
• Proven experience in program or project management
• Proven problem-solving abilities using knowledge of lean tools and methodologies
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, including Excel and Visio; working knowledge of project management software (MS Project)
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Strong ability and willingness to learn and upskill in new areas
• Works independently to prioritize across multiple competing tasks and objectives
• Ability to think strategically and act pragmatically—see the "big picture" and identify short-term steps to achieve the long-term goal
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to work on a diverse and global team

What will set you apart:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience in field installation processes
• Proficiency using Salesforce and SAP

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