Director of Operations Strategy

Danaher Corporation

Operations strategy director leading PMO, capacity planning, and business continuity at genomics company IDT. Advancing AI and smart manufacturing for scalable growth.

Posted 8/30/2026full-timeCoralville • California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, North Dakota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading operational strategy, program management, and business transformation within complex environments. Proven ability to drive AI enablement, smart manufacturing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic business objectives.

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Operational Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional Program ManagementAI Enablement and Smart ManufacturingStakeholder ManagementPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementBusiness TransformationOperational Roadmap DevelopmentIntegration PlanningCapacity PlanningData Science InitiativesDigital TransformationAdvanced AnalyticsInvestment Decision-MakingSupply Chain Strategy

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluencing Senior LeadersTeam DevelopmentCollaboration

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingLife SciencesBiotechnologyDiagnosticsPharmaceuticalsRegulated EnvironmentsSmart ManufacturingNetwork OptimizationNew Product IntroductionMulti-Site Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operational strategy and execution across PMO, integration, capacity planning, and business continuity.
Drive business priorities and scalable growth.
Own roadmap development, business case prioritization, and strategic program execution.
Advance AI enablement and data science capabilities to support smart manufacturing.
Report to the Vice President, Global Operations.
Drive end-to-end project execution for key operational priorities, including site-based initiatives such as Fargo and other critical business programs.
Develop and manage the operational strategy roadmap, aligning cross-functional priorities with business objectives, growth plans, and enterprise goals.
Lead integration planning and execution for major operational initiatives across teams, processes, and systems.
Prioritize and evaluate business cases to guide investment decisions, resource allocation, and strategic focus across the operations portfolio.
Identify and scale smart manufacturing opportunities that improve operational performance and accelerate innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field with 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, program management, or business transformation preferred; advanced degree preferred.
Several years of people leadership experience.
Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
Proven success leading multiple cross-functional strategic initiatives or enterprise programs with measurable business impact in a manufacturing, life sciences, or similarly complex operating environment.
Experience developing and executing multi-year operational roadmaps, prioritizing business cases, and driving decisions tied to investment, capacity, or growth objectives.
Experience leading integration planning, business continuity, and long-range capacity planning for large-scale operations or multi-site environments.
Hands-on experience sponsoring or implementing AI, smart manufacturing, digital, or data science initiatives that improved operational performance, efficiency, or decision-making.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence senior leaders across functions and sites to deliver strategic outcomes.
Ability to travel approximately 35%.
Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals is a plus.
Experience leading digital transformation, smart manufacturing, or advanced analytics initiatives within operations is a plus.
Experience supporting network optimization, new product introduction, or supply chain strategy in a multi-site environment is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)