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Danaher Corporation

Senior Manager, Operational Technology Programs, Operations Excellence

Danaher Corporation

. Lead strategic Operational Technology and manufacturing technology programs across Cepheid’s global manufacturing sites .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNewark • California • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex cross-functional programs in Operational Technology and manufacturing technology, with a strong focus on program governance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in translating operational needs into technical solutions while applying Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Operational Technology ManagementCross-Functional Program LeadershipManufacturing Technology ModernizationCybersecurity CollaborationLean Principles Application

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Hard Skills
Program GovernanceProject PlanningRisk MitigationAsset Lifecycle ManagementComputerized Manufacturing SystemsIndustrial NetworksManufacturing OperationsTechnology StandardizationChange ManagementPerformance Metrics
Soft Skills
Stakeholder InfluenceCommunicationDecision FacilitationOrganizational Change Management
Tools & Technologies
MESSCADAIndustrial Automation PlatformsData HistoriansConnected Factory Technologies
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesMedical DeviceDiagnosticsPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyGxP-Regulated EnvironmentsComputerized System Validation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead strategic Operational Technology and manufacturing technology programs across Cepheid’s global manufacturing sites
  • Drive improvements in reliability, security, compliance, scalability, and operational effectiveness
  • Manage complex cross-functional programs involving OT infrastructure, industrial networks, computerized manufacturing systems, cybersecurity, system modernization, and operational improvements
  • Establish program governance, project plans, resource requirements, risk mitigation strategies, performance metrics, and executive-level communications
  • Serve as the primary Operations liaison with Information Technology and Cybersecurity teams
  • Translate manufacturing and business requirements into actionable technical solutions
  • Lead manufacturing technology modernization initiatives, including infrastructure refreshes, operating system upgrades, asset lifecycle management, technology standardization, and operational readiness
  • Represent Operations during solution design, business impact assessments, testing, validation, deployment, change management, and sustainment activities
  • Ensure manufacturing continuity and stakeholder readiness
  • Apply the Danaher Business System, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies to establish scalable governance, improve program execution, and standardize technology practices across sites

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related technical field
  • Eight or more years of experience in manufacturing technology, operational technology, engineering, information technology, manufacturing operations, or related functions within complex manufacturing environments
  • Three or more years of experience leading cross-functional programs, projects, or workstreams across multiple functions or sites
  • Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority
  • Ability to independently develop and execute program charters, project plans, governance structures, risk mitigation plans, implementation strategies, performance metrics, and executive communications for complex technology initiatives
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and Operational Technology environments, including industrial infrastructure, computerized manufacturing systems, industrial networks, asset lifecycle management, and production support processes
  • Experience partnering with IT, Cybersecurity, Quality, and Validation teams on IT/OT network segmentation, endpoint security, vulnerability remediation, technology controls, computerized system validation, or regulated manufacturing requirements
  • Ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements, facilitate decisions across technical and nontechnical stakeholders, manage organizational change, and communicate program risks, priorities, and outcomes to senior leadership
  • Previous experience in life sciences, medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another regulated manufacturing industry is a plus
  • Previous experience with MES, SCADA, industrial automation platforms, data historians, or connected factory technologies is a plus
  • Previous experience with OT cybersecurity frameworks, GxP-regulated environments, computerized system validation, or enterprise-scale manufacturing technology transformation is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefit programs
  • Paid time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus/incentive pay eligibility
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities