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Siemens Healthineers · 1 day ago

Head of DX Project Management Office

Siemens Healthineers is a leader in medical technology, seeking a Head of DX Project Management Office to provide leadership for building and advancing project management capabilities. The role involves managing strategic programs and driving standardization of project management practices across the organization.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
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Responsibilities

Clarifies ownership and accountability for project delivery at all levels of the organization, driving a culture shift to value-driven delivery and speed to impact
Develops and implements PM effectiveness metrics. Regularly surveys stakeholders, including core teams and management, to identify issues and opportunities for improving effective and efficient execution
Facilitates regular program and project reviews, testing for probabilistic planning, proactive risk management, and critical thinking to ensure predictability, quality and communication
Creates a systematic approach to improving project planning accuracy and project cycle time (speed to impact)
Enforces consistent application of key (external) partner interface processes during execution, including joint requirements management and change control, risk management and issue escalation
Facilitates Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics MT-level project reviews and strategic program/project governance meetings
Works with the functional leaders to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to strategic programs and projects and to resolve competing project needs
Provides critical information to functional leaders for coordinating, allocating and optimizing resources across the DX active project pipeline
Monitors and analyzes overall DX project performance trends and performance, providing/enabling up-to-date views to management on status and performance of early innovation programs, product development pipeline and on-market product support projects
Establishes AI-enabled project reporting and information sharing to improve timely and accurate capture, tracking, analysis of project information and insights
Develops, maintains and implements the DX PMO Vision and roadmap/operational plan, in close collaboration with the business line PMOs
Advances DX PMO excellence by developing a high performing DX-level PMO team, consisting of Program and Project Leaders, as well as project coordinators/support staff as appropriate
Fosters collaboration and effective integration of improvement efforts across Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics, and with partners, actively contributing to DX-wide continuous improvement initiatives
Mentors and guides the Central PMO staff, and business line PMOs on how to facilitate impactful and sustainable practice changes with project core teams and with other key stakeholders, including governance teams
Adopts and models high accountability, personal ownership and transparency as key pillars to building cross-functional collaboration and driving project success
Defines, owns, and continuously evolves the DX PMO operating model, including governance structures, decision rights, escalation mechanisms, and performance management, to ensure consistent and effective program and project execution across Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics
Designs and aligns DX‑wide PMO frameworks, standards, and core PM processes in close collaboration with business line PMOs, ensuring clarity between central DX PMO authority and business line execution accountability
Drives consistent adoption of program and project management best practices across all business line PMOs
Establishes and maintains a standard project management methods and tools, that are scalable to fit the needs of the DX program and project portfolio
Assesses cross-functional project team core team capability and defines specific improvement actions, partnering with functional leaders in developing Core Team talent
Builds and leverages a network of SMEs, coaches and external training and support to meet on-going learning needs of project teams and management
Participates in industry specific project forums, and professional organizations to identify competitive strategies, and to benchmark best practices. Relentlessly pursues making robust project execution a core competitive advantage for the organization
Leads the DX‑wide deployment and institutionalization of the PMO operating model, ensuring consistent adoption of standardized methods, governance, and tools across all DX business lines, regions, and project types
Establishes mechanisms to measure PMO model adoption, maturity, and effectiveness, using data‑driven insights to track progress, identify gaps, and prioritize improvement actions
Drives change management, communication, and leadership alignment to reinforce enterprise‑wide commitment to standardized PMO practices and sustained compliance with DX PMO frameworks
Implements a structured continuous improvement approach for the DX PMO system, leveraging stakeholder feedback, performance data, and external benchmarking to evolve PMO capabilities and practices over time
Ensures the DX PMO model remains fit‑for‑purpose and best‑in‑industry, adapting governance, methodologies, and tools to changing business needs, portfolio complexity, and regulatory requirements

Qualification

Program ManagementContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementLeadershipLife Sciences ExperiencePMO StandardsGovernanceData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementCoachingChange ManagementTeam BuildingOperational ManagementFinancial ManagementExternal PartnershipsTrainingCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsMentoringNegotiation

Required

Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multimillion‑dollar programs from concept through launch, preferably in Life Sciences or Diagnostics
11–15 years of progressive leadership experience in project, program, and general management within a regulated product development environment
Proven experience building, scaling, and continuously improving enterprise or divisional PMOs, including operating model design, governance, and performance management
Demonstrated success deploying PMO standards and ways of working across complex, matrixed organizations, driving adoption, compliance, and sustained change
Experience leading PMO transformation initiatives using data, maturity assessments, and continuous improvement mechanisms to evolve organizational effectiveness
Strong track record of leading programs across functional and geographic boundaries, with solid grounding in financial and operational management
Proven leadership in PMO talent strategy, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development of PMO staff and leaders
Recognized as a confident, results‑oriented, and influential leader with strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑engagement skills
Deep expertise in program and project management methodologies, tools, and processes, including experience managing and negotiating external partnerships
Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, science, or engineering; PMP certification or equivalent required

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid parking/public transportation
Paid time off
Paid sick and safe time

Company

Siemens Healthineers

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Siemens Healthineers is a healthcare technology company that provides diagnostic and therapeutic products and services. It is a sub-organization of Siemens.

H1B Sponsorship

Siemens Healthineers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (104)
2024 (70)
2023 (64)
2022 (89)
2021 (50)
2020 (86)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.76B
Key Investors
Ontario Together Fund
2021-05-25Grant· $2.5M
2021-03-25Post Ipo Equity· $2.76B
2018-03-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Enno Nehrbass
SVP / Head of Strategy & Collaboration Mgmt Diagnostic Imaging
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Anton Ebert
Technology Focus Topic Lead - Digital Twinning
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