Cross Portfolio Project Leader, Upstream & Fluid Management

The UFM Cross-Portfolio Project Leader is responsible as the Single Point of Contact for cross-portfolio initiatives, representing the UFM Product Management organization to ensure clear ownership, aligned positions, and effective decision‑making across functions. It drives structured communication, governance, and cross‑functional coordination to maintain portfolio visibility, resolve issues, and ensure Product Management commitments are executed as intended.

This position reports to the Vice President of Product Management and is part of the Upstream and Fluid Management Business Unit working onsite in Marlborough MA to cover our global business.

• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Cross-Portfolio Initiatives

  Serve as the primary interface for designated cross-portfolio projects, representing the UFM Product Management organization to ensure clear ownership, consistent messaging, and efficient engagement across functions.

• Product Management Alignment & Decision Facilitation

  Drive aligned product management positions by coordinating inputs from portfolio, platform, and lifecycle leaders; synthesize perspectives into clear recommendations and facilitate timely, fact‑based decision making.

• Structured Communication & Governance Management

  Own communication flows to and from the UFM Product Management team, including updates, escalations, and decision documentation; ensure clarity on scope, priorities, trade‑offs, and outcomes.

• Cross‑Functional Coordination & Issue Resolution

  Partner with R&D, Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Program teams to align execution plans with product strategy; proactively identify misalignment, risks, or decision gaps and drive resolution.

• Portfolio Visibility & Execution Discipline

  Maintain visibility across active initiatives, track key milestones and decisions, and ensure commitments made by Product Management are understood, resourced, and executed as intended.

• Proven experience facilitating structured decision‑making, including preparing options, trade‑offs, and decision documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Experience establishing and managing communication flows, governance rhythms, and escalation paths to support clarity and execution discipline.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering effectively with R&D, Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Program teams.
• Ability to maintain portfolio‑level visibility, track milestones and decisions, and ensure commitments are understood, resourced, and executed
• Bachelor's degree required;

Ability to travel up to 30% globally

Product management, program management, or strategy execution preferred.

This job is with Danaher, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

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