Productivity Leader – Software Development, AI

Danaher Corporation

Productivity Leader responsible for operational efficiency and standardization in life sciences at Cytiva. Leading initiatives by leveraging AI/RPA tools to drive productivity and quality performance.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timePortsmouth • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPRPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support R&D key strategies by identifying optimal locations, defining staffing models, and planning project transition timelines
Establish Transformation Governance through KPIs, dashboards, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely and measurable progress
Lead Automation and standardization initiatives by leveraging AI/RPA tools, piloting solutions in Automation, and establishing standardized frameworks
Harmonize processes and tools by aligning ways of working, defining a unified toolchain strategy, and converging on a single ALM platform with migration and training plans
Ensure accountability and productivity optimization by prioritizing impact areas, assigning ownership, and implementing metrics and early-warning indicators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (MBA, MSc in Engineering/Computer Science/Business) or formal certification in transformation/operations (e.g., PMP, Prosci, Six Sigma, DBS)
Long-standing experience in tech/R&D operations, transformation roles and/or productivity improvements, including site relocation/stand-up of hubs and large-scale process/tool migrations or standardizations
Familiarity with AI/RPA concepts, KPI design, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making for productivity optimization
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage timelines, mitigate risks, and drive adoption across diverse teams
Strong communications skills, stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and ability to align teams on new processes and tools
Ability to travel 5-10% of the time globally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care program
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIRPAKPI designdata-driven decision-makingproject managementprocess standardizationproductivity optimizationrisk mitigationautomationtransformation governance

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder managementcommunicationworkshop facilitationcross-functional collaborationtimelines managementteam alignmentaccountabilityprioritizationownership assignment

Certifications

MBAMSc in EngineeringMSc in Computer ScienceMSc in BusinessPMPProsciSix SigmaDBS