Director, Program Management Office

The Director, Program Management Office will play an integral role in managing Fluke product portfolio and delivering projects to drive NPI vitality and to sustain current products. The role reports into VP of Engineering at Fluke. The individual will collaborate with global engineering, product, operations, finance, and external partners to deliver projects on time, within budget. You will own, drive, communicate, and engage all project partners to enable accountability and problem solving as we continue to raise the bar with continuous improvement on agile program management principles. 

What You Will Do

Strategy

• Review product development portfolio monthly with stakeholders and drive decisions on prioritization, investments, and resources.
• Understand the customer and market solution requirements. Develop and communicate the project strategy and plan to achieve project success with the functional teams.
• Develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for process improvement and implementing changes as appropriate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project success.
  
  

Execution

• Lead and empower the PMO, enabling multi-functional teams to navigate all activities required to design, develop, and commercially release innovative technologies against project objectives.
• Identify and drive improvements in the portfolio level processes to increase product quality, program cycle time, and development costs, while continuously looking for improvements in visual management to senior leadership.
• Lead project planning and execution, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  
  

Build Teams

• Prioritize talent management and elevate talent development by advancing the team, hiring strong talent, and fostering knowledge diversity to accelerate the expansion and growth of the business.
• Ensure effective project management processes are in place, leveraging FBS (Fortive Business System) tools and processes to enable the development of the project pipeline.
• Providing coaching and mentoring to project managers and project coordinators
  
  

Qualifications - External

• 10+ years of experience in project management, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• PMP or other project management certifications preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to closure and have lead hardware/software projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• PMP or other project management certifications preferred.
  
  

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position (inclusive of sales incentives/commission) is $144,400.00 - $268,400.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.