PMO & Transformation Lead

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defense, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centers, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

The Transformation Program Manager leads and coordinates strategic initiatives and cross-functional workstreams across Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI). The role establishes consistent program and project governance, provides transparency into progress and performance, manages risks and interdependencies, and ensures that enterprise initiatives remain aligned with SDI’s strategic and financial priorities.

Working closely with executive sponsors, functional leaders and workstream owners, the position converts strategic objectives into structured execution plans with clearly defined scope, milestones, resources, accountabilities, performance measures and expected business benefits.

The role serves as the central point of coordination for designated SDI programs and other strategic initiatives requiring collaboration across multiple functions. The position may directly manage priority projects while also providing governance, tools, coaching and oversight to functional project and workstream leaders.

Essential functions

• Establish and maintain an enterprise program management framework for designated SDI strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
• Translate strategic priorities into integrated program plans, including scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, resource requirements, dependencies, performance measures and expected business outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams involving Operations, Programs, Service, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Sales, Commercial, Engineering, Quality, IT and other applicable functions.
• Partner with executive sponsors and functional leaders to establish workstream ownership, decision rights, governance forums and escalation protocols.
• Manage the portfolio of designated enterprise initiatives, including project intake, evaluation, prioritization, sequencing and resource-capacity considerations.
• Develop and maintain integrated program roadmaps showing major milestones, cross-functional dependencies, critical paths and implementation timing.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the SDI Leadership Team on program status, achievements, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions required and expected business impact.
• Identify risks, resource constraints and competing priorities that could affect execution; facilitate resolution and escalate material issues when necessary.
• Facilitate executive steering committee meetings, workstream reviews, planning sessions and decision-making forums.
• Ensure decisions, action items, owners and due dates are documented, communicated and monitored through completion.
• Develop standardized program-management tools, templates, reporting practices and governance standards that can be used across SDI.
• Provide project-management guidance, coaching and support to functional project leaders and workstream owners.
• Lead or coordinate organizational change-management activities, including stakeholder analysis, change-impact assessments, communications, training readiness and adoption planning.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to define expected benefits, establish performance baselines and monitor financial and operational benefits realization.
• Evaluate program performance against approved business cases, timelines, budgets, resource plans and success measures.
• Recommend the initiation, reprioritization, acceleration, pause or termination of projects based on strategic alignment, business value, execution risk and organizational capacity.
• Directly manage selected high-priority projects or workstreams when centralized ownership is required.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, transparency and disciplined execution across functional and organizational boundaries.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, finance, operations, organizational change or a related discipline required

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in program management, project management, business transformation, strategy execution or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in management consulting, private equity, investment banking, corporate strategy, or enterprise transformation, with demonstrated experience supporting complex, cross-functional initiative

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong enterprise program-management, portfolio-management and governance capabilities.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical execution plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, align and hold stakeholders accountable without relying on direct authority.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, conflict-resolution and decision-support skills.
• Ability to identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and resource constraints across multiple workstreams.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with business cases, budgets, cost-benefit analysis and benefits realization.
• Working knowledge of organizational change-management principles and adoption practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive-level reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and project or portfolio-management tools; experience with Power BI is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise business systems, such as ERP, CRM, HRIS or similar platforms, is preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while managing multiple strategic priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain composure, exercise sound judgment and lead effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business information appropriately

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $110,200 - $198,480 yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected] or call toll-free 877-703-1029. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

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We value professionalism, integrity, and respect in our workplace, and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission.

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