Director, Legal Programs

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The Director, Legal Programs is responsible for leading execution of complex Legal Operations initiatives, strengthening project management discipline, and applying DBS-based operating routines to improve visibility, accountability, and delivery across key Legal & Compliance priorities.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Legal Operations and is part of the Corporate Legal organization and is remote
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In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead execution of complex Legal Operations initiatives by developing project plans, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, governance routines, and reporting mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, and execution across key initiatives.
• Coach and support project managers and initiative leads, helping strengthen program management capability and adoption of practical best practices.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, DBS, and business stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and maintain momentum across cross-functional work streams.
• Apply DBS tools and continuous improvement practices to improve processes, strengthen management systems, and drive sustainable results.

The essential requirements of the job include

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs, projects, or operational initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of experience leading people, coaching team members, or developing project and program management capabilities through direct or indirect leadership.
• Experience establishing project governance, operating cadences, performance metrics, status reporting, and execution routines.
• Experience applying DBS, Lean, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or similar business system methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives, stakeholders, risks, dependencies, and competing priorities. Experience communicating project status, risks, decisions, and recommendations to senior leaders.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• 25% travel

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Legal Operations, Compliance Operations, Corporate Functions, or another business support environment.
• Supporting enterprise-wide system, process, or operating model initiatives.
• DBS certification or demonstrated application of DBS tools and methodologies.

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…