Director, Governance & Portfolio Operations

Director, Governance & Portfolio Operations

Bring more to life. At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life. Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we're committed to hiring and developing from within. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

The Director, Governance & Portfolio Operations, is responsible for ensuring the integrity, security, and compliance of our human resources systems and processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in employee information audits, human resources security governance, system enhancements, and project / change management. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive employee data and driving operational excellence across our human resources technology landscape.

This position will report to the Senior Director, HR Technology (Global Process Owner) and is part of the Corporate HR Technology Operations organization. While we may consider a remote work arrangement for this role, our preference is onsite at our global headquarters in Washington, DC.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

• Audit & Compliance : Lead comprehensive audits of employee information, including data accuracy, records management, and retention policies. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to HR data and system security.
• Security Governance : Oversee HR security governance frameworks, including access controls, data protection protocols, and risk mitigation strategies. Partner with Legal, Compliance, and IT to address security incidents and ensure resolution.
• System Enhancements & Governance : Manage HR system enhancement requests and governance processes in collaboration with IT and HR stakeholders. Ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality of platforms such as Workday and OneModel.
• Investigations & Analysis : Provide leadership and guidance in HR investigations related to data security and employee information compliance. Provide detailed analysis and reporting to inform resolution and policy updates.
• Reporting & Insights : Develop KPI's and Operational metrics. Develop and generate custom Workday reports to support HR operations, analytics, and decision-making.
• Project & Change Management : Lead and / or contribute to HR systems implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment. Apply structured projects and change management methodologies to drive adoption and success.
• M&A : Conduct impact analysis. Lead due diligence support for global business operations. Support stakeholder communication. Support integration plan and testing. Post integration assimilation.

The essential requirements of the job include :

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Danaher we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $135,000 - $185,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact : applyassistance@danaher.com or 1-202-419-7762.