At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting. Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible. The Director of Business Transformation is responsible for project execution within multiple cross-functional business units (ex: supply chain, information technology, process improvements, and strategy. This will be a hands-on role with the opportunity to both execute exciting projects and be a part of a broader strategy as a true business partner. You will help the Transformation Management Office (TMO) build industry-standard best practices for project and program management within the organization while collaborating with the program management team. To succeed in this role, you should have the commitment to roll-up your sleeves and execute projects, help build and strengthen business processes, while also helping build best practices of the organization as a true business partner. We work in a very cross-functional role and are looking for a team member who will learn Cepheid’s business and drive project management best practices. This position is part of the Business Transformation department and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: + Build and execute against the Business Transformation project roadmap. Participate and provide updates on key metrics during Quarterly Business Reviews. + Lead global, cross-functional teams through continuous improvement efforts including the management and deployment of OKRs. + Drive and support enterprise-wide strategic priorities through successfully managing budgets for multi-year funding and expenditures. + Oversee and orchestrate the administration activities of project management (creating comprehensive action plans, resources management allocation, and timelines). + Analyze business objectives for key internal stakeholders, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure the proper resource allocation to business critical projects. The essential requirements of the job include: + Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of relevant work experience OR MBA or Master’s degree in advanced Engineering, Science or Medical field preferred with 18+ years of related work experience. + 10+ years experience managing complex global projects. + Superior skills in communications, change management, coaching, training, influencing at all levels and effective cross-functional teamwork on a global scale. + 10+ years leading and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices and standard operating procedures. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: + PMP Certification + Proactive Business Solutioning + BioTech Industry Cepheid, 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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com. The salary range for this role is $180,000-235,000.00 range. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 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. 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. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation. Operating Company: Cepheid