Strategic Programs Director
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Strategic Programs Director partnering with Haemonetics’ COO to lead enterprise transformation, operational excellence, and growth initiatives. Governing complex cross-functional programs and driving measurable business outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Partner directly with the COO to identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact initiatives across the COO organization
- Lead enterprise and cross-functional programs from concept through implementation
- Develop comprehensive program plans covering milestones, resources, risks, dependencies, communications, and success metrics
- Establish governance frameworks for transparency, accountability, and decision-making
- Drive transformation, operational excellence, integration, restructuring, footprint optimization, productivity, and growth programs
- Advise the COO on business priorities, organizational effectiveness, and program execution risks
- Prepare executive analyses, recommendations, presentations, and updates for executive leadership and Board-level discussions
- Facilitate leadership forums, steering committees, and governance reviews
- Influence leaders without direct authority to achieve alignment and business results
- Manage a portfolio of initiatives while balancing priorities and resources
- Monitor performance using dashboards, KPIs, milestones, and outcome-based metrics
- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues requiring executive attention
- Lead organizational change management activities supporting adoption and sustainable implementation
- Improve business processes, organizational effectiveness, operational performance, and cross-functional collaboration
- Lead structured problem-solving and facilitate data-driven decision-making
- Support annual operational priorities and long-range strategic plans
- Drive continuous improvement and best practices in program management, governance, and execution
- Coordinate activities across business functions, locations, and leadership teams
- Facilitate resolution of complex business challenges and competing priorities
- Create and execute communication strategies to keep leaders and stakeholders informed and aligned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field required
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in program management, operations, strategy, business transformation, consulting, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives at the enterprise level
- Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale initiatives with measurable operational or financial impact
- Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, operations, healthcare, medical device, or other highly regulated industries preferred
- Exceptional executive presence and strong communication skills
- Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment across senior leadership teams
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building capabilities
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and business judgment
- Expertise in program management methodologies, governance structures, and execution frameworks
- Strong project planning, risk management, financial analysis, and resource planning skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
- Strong business acumen connecting operational initiatives to strategic objectives
- Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable recommendations
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Results-oriented with a strong bias for action
- Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in dynamic environments
- Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving organizational performance
Benefits:
- Discretionary annual bonus for non-sales roles
- Eligibility for the Company’s long-term incentive plan
- 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible time off for salaried employees
- Three to five weeks’ vacation annually for hourly employees, based on tenure
- Up to 64 hours annually of paid sick time
- Paid and/or floating holidays
- Parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and welfare benefits
















