Microfluidics Technology Development Strategic Planner

Microfluidics Technology Development Strategic Planner

Microfluidics, Technology and Development (MTD) is seeking a Strategic Planner and Programs Manager reporting to the Vice President of MTD Development. In this role you will work side by side with the leader, direct staff, and partner organizations to drive strategic initiatives, alignment, effectiveness, operational efficiency, and coordination of activities across MTD, as well as provide program management for strategic initiatives.

This role is right for you if you can lead in ambiguous environments that require creative thinking especially in complex situations. The ideal candidate will be organized and detail-oriented, with a growth mindset, a self-starter with strong communication skills, strong influencing skills, knowledge of financial systems and R&D technology development, product development processes and program delivery experience.

This person is a trusted advisor, a go-to-individual, and someone who gets things done working efficiently & effectively across teams at all levels of the organization. This is also a person who seeks career development and visibility at senior leadership levels. The role will draw upon technical & business acumen & grow talent in areas of executive communication, program management, strategic thinking & planning, and operational excellence (budget, visible management dashboards etc.),

This is a highly dynamic role with daily interactions and influence with the MTD, MTI and TIO and Print-wide leadership and staff.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Operate as the MTD Strategic Planner and Program Manager. Define, drive, and improve processes around recurring initiatives that define our "business rhythm": staff meetings, leadership meetings, off-sites, strategic planning, workforce planning, team budgeting, objectives & key results tracking among many others
• Lead long term business planning (LTP) for MTD, Business Finance and Long Range Forecast Planning, MTD business reviews, MTD communications, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead strategic projects and initiatives with program management skills required to collaborate across teams, align sponsors, and execute to deliver for today and strategically transform and disrupt for the future
• Ensure accountability across all teams by making sure appropriate milestones and measurements are built into project and initiative plans
• Manage executive communications; analyze, coordinate, and improve organization communications both internal to the team and broadly across MTI.
• Develop and leverage a strong network with MTI and Print Strategic Planning and Operations Community, Finance, HR, Print BU's, and other teams to create integrated plans and proactively identify opportunities for increased collaboration across MTD, ISDO and Print GBUs.
• Lead efforts to manage and resolve conflict including exercising sound judgment to establish appropriate escalation paths when needed
• Partner with MTI strategic business planner and finance, driving Zero Based Budgeting, Long Term Planning Process and annual budget management for MTI delivery
• Partner with HR and the management team to drive organizational development, culture and continuous improvement including employee engagement, manager training, recognition, and new employee onboarding processes among others
• Work closely with leaders and cross-functional partners across MTI and PRINT and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced program managers to set an example of program management innovation and excellence.

Education & Experience Recommended

• You are creative, curious, and like to challenge the status quo
• Strategic, process able, bias to action, and have technical curiosity
• You are resilient and enthusiastic
• Ambiguity does not bother you; you see it as an opportunity to take ownership with a focus on personal and team results.
• You like to understand the root of a problem by using a healthy mix of data, insights, and judgment
• You like to power through obstacles with a relentless focus on personal and team results
• You enjoy collaborating with smart people and approach your work with a strong sense of humor and humility

Education & Experience Required

• Typically, 10+ years of relevant experience ideally in high technology product-oriented business.
• University degree (technical or business) or demonstrable equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong business acumen, business model knowledge, effective problem resolution, team building and rigorous approach to efficient decision-making
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, executive presentations, indirect influence, and ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly
• Understanding of business fundamentals and operational rhythm of business & technology development execution
• Exercises a high degree of maturity, discretion, and integrity broadly but also in handling of sensitive and confidential…