AI Supply Chain Program Manager

Position Overview

At Danaher, our work saves lives. Bring more to life by joining our team as an AI Supply Chain Program Manager. This remote role is crucial in driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence throughout our supply chain processes by overseeing the strategic implementation of AI initiatives. You will be part of the Supply Chain AI team.

About Danaher

Danaher is a global science and technology company committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life. Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, where we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Danaher, you can build an incredible career, and you’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and portfolio management of AI initiatives across the supply chain, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and delivering business value.
• Engage deeply with senior leadership and stakeholders to define clear program scope, objectives, and success metrics for all AI initiatives.
• Provide oversight on the technical execution of AI projects, including system architecture, software development, and IT infrastructure considerations, ensuring technical feasibility and efficiency.
• Foster strong collaboration and communication across business units, technical teams (developers, data scientists, IT), and external partners to drive successful implementations and seamless integration.
• Manage program governance, timelines, resources, and budgets for the AI portfolio, actively identifying and mitigating both business and technical risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic opportunities for leveraging AI within supply chain processes based on potential impact and feasibility.
• Monitor and report comprehensively on program performance, progress, challenges, and the realized business value of AI initiatives to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of program management experience, including 3 years of leadership coaching, mentoring, and leading teams/cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience in program management, particularly in large-scale AI or technology-driven supply chain initiatives.
• Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies, with a track record of successful program delivery.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation for large programs.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and their application within supply chain management.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and driving change at all organizational levels.
• Comfort in an agile, high-speed, and cross-functional work environment with a high degree of ambiguity and ability to balance short-term business constraints with long-term AI vision and roadmap.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making and strategic planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience or knowledge about adjacent business domains such as Commercial/Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing operations, Supply Chain management, etc.
• Familiarity with Danaher's business model and commercial activities.
• Proficiency in applying DBS tools related to strategy, planning, alignment, decision making, and tracking is preferred.

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Salary

Not specified