Director, Workforce Programs & Planning, CS

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Leads workforce readiness programs, workforce planning initiatives, and organizational capability efforts across NAM CS.
Summary

The Director, Workforce Planning and Programs, will report to the Head of Care & Development and play a critical role in advancing our CARE strategy. Based in Cary, NC, this position is responsible for leading workforce capacity analysis and the design and execution of key programs that support workforce readiness, employee development, and organizational capability.

Additionally, the Director will oversee strategic workforce and development programs, including employee onboarding, Healthineers Launch, the Medical Imaging Service Academy, apprenticeship and early-career initiatives, and other strategic development efforts. The Director will partner across the organization to align workforce needs, program priorities, and development resources with evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide leadership and oversight for assigned workforce and development programs, including Healthineers Launch, the Medical Imaging Service Academy, apprenticeships, and other strategic initiatives.

- Lead the execution and continual evolution of workforce planning and development programs aligned to our CARE strategy.

- Lead workforce capacity analysis to identify emerging workforce needs, readiness priorities, and opportunities to strengthen organizational capability.

- Design and manage scalable initiatives that support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, workforce-entry programs, and other strategic development efforts.

- Lead and develop assigned team members by establishing clear priorities, accountability, and opportunities for growth.

- Partner with business leaders and training organizations to align workforce needs, program priorities, and training capacity.

- Ensure consistent program standards, leveraging data and stakeholder feedback to improve quality and impact.

- Establish clear metrics, dashboards, and reporting to measure program effectiveness, workforce readiness, and business impact, and use those insights to drive improvement.

- Manage program budgets, timelines, resources, risks, and interdependencies to ensure efficient, high-quality execution.

- Serve as the champion for One Community initiatives, promoting employee engagement, connection, volunteerism, and collaboration across the organization.

- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in workforce planning and development programs.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Operations, or a related field, required.

- 15+ years of experience in program management, learning & development, workforce development, or a related discipline, required.

- Demonstrated project or program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.

- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing workforce or employee development programs at scale.

- Experience with workforce capacity analysis, data interpretation, metrics, and reporting.

- Strong people leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

- Experience working in Customer Service or a large operational environment.

Reports To: Head of Care & Development

Functional Area: Care & Development

Required Travel: 30%

Location: Cary, NC

Who we are : We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

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The base pay range for this position is:

$148,150 - $203,709

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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.

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