Director, Value Delivery Office
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Stafford
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
The Business Transformation Office within KARL STORZ - US has
established a center of excellence inclusive of program management,
change management and continuous improvement. The hallmark of this
team is strong project and portfolio management expertise to ensure
that project and value delivery activities align with the broader
strategic goals of the organization. This includes facilitating
communication between different departments, ensuring that projects
contribute to overall business objectives, and helping prioritize
initiatives that maximize value. Aside from optimizing and
streamlining the processes involved in delivering value, the Value
Delivery Office establishes metrics and key performance indicators
(KPIs) to measure the success of projects and value delivery
efforts.KARL STORZ - United States is currently recruiting for a
Director, Value Delivery Office, who will serve as a member of the
Business Transformation Office based in El Segundo and report
directly to the Head of Business Transformation. This role
interacts frequently with executive leadership and provides
guidance and direction regarding their interests in the project
portfolio. The Director, VDO is responsible for leading and
developing a highly skilled team of project managers, business
analysts and other internal and external roles as needed for
various projects.This position will be based at one of our hub
locations: El Segundo (Los Angeles), Auburn (Greater Boston area),
or Stafford (Greater Houston area).Responsibilities
- Contributes to the execution of corporate strategy and shapes
business initiatives based on a deep understanding of the
organizational business model, technical landscape and sources of
competitive advantage; collaborates with internal and external
partners to identify best practice and innovative uses of
technology that can drive sales velocity and development of
strategic capabilities.
- Directly responsible for project intake, prioritization
methodology and review, governance processes, the portfolio budget,
the project portfolio, project throughput, results management and
KPI tracking.
- Leadership, annual goal setting, project assignment and
professional development of a team of highly skilled project
managers and business analysts and consultants (as needed).
- Ensure that all projects in the portfolio deliver value to the
business through key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the
success of projects and value delivery efforts.
- Expand the management of the project portfolio to enhance
project intake, prioritization methodology and review, governance
processes, the portfolio budget, results management and KPI
tracking.
- Establish a KS-US forum inclusive of Value Delivery and Project
Management tools, resources, and best practice forum to harmonize
and enhance the culture of continuous improvement establishing a
standard of practice and methodology.
- Guide team members and project sponsors in the development of
highly professional business cases that enable the executive to
make effective project decisions.
- Develop a team with ability to:
- Properly define and manage project objectives, requirements,
scope, schedules and resources.
- Lead and coordinate execution of project work and
retrospectives.
- Provide visibility to project status to key stakeholders and
management.
- Identify, communicate and manage risks and issues.
- Manage project quality to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and
value delivery.
- Manage vendor selection process as required.
- Serve as a credible internal consultant for executives,
directors and managers.
- Partner with senior leaders to lead projects and value delivery
activities to ensure alignment with the broader strategic goals of
the organization.
- Guide senior leaders to develop ideas and prioritize projects
aligned to the strategic roadmap.
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment with multiple,
simultaneous and fluid priorities.
- Successfully navigate the KARL STORZ organization and culture
locally as well as globally.
- Represent the local organization effectively in global
initiatives as needed. Requirements
- BS/BA degree
- 12+ years relevant work experience in project management,
change management, continuous improvement or similar role; previous
experience running an internal PMO or Center of Excellence
preferred
- 5+ years management experience
- Strong social skills, managing relationships to executives,
stakeholders and relevant functions in an international
environment
- Sound foundation in IT solutions
- ERP (SAP) application experience
- Salesforce.com application experience
- Ability to travel approx. 10% Preferred
- MBA and/or other Masters in a related field
- Professional certification in Project Management, or
equivalent, is desired; IPMA Level C, B or A preferred
- Understanding of process improvement, accounting / finance
principles and operations
- Business Analyst experience
- Healthcare, medical device or a related industry
experience
- Prior experience working with global organizations or abroad
#LI-CW1Your Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness
program and pet insurance, too!*
- 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time*
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave**
- 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the
employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition
pre-imbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
- Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
- And much more! *Field sales, internships, and part-time
employees are not eligible except where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not
eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program. **To
include, maternal/paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a
child. KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the
employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any
time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ,
through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties
outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the
supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ
policies and procedures.Credentialing requirements at KARL
STORZKARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment
for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL
STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition
of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations,
health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers.
During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how
credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking
and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these
requirements.Pay TransparencyThe pay range and/or hourly pay rate
listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation
that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at
the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.
When determining a specific team member's base salary and/or hourly
pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things
as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience,
education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the
amount budgeted for the role.Equal Employment Opportunity &
Reasonable Accommodation StatementKARL STORZ is committed to
creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their
skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are
committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin,
disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations
during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or
accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.Get in
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