Business Excellence Leader OHC at Philips

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Lean, Agile, Change Management, Project Management, Performance Management, Coaching, Data Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Facilitation, Innovation, Cultural Awareness, Operational Excellence, Strategic Thinking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title Business Excellence Leader OHC Job Description Your Challenge: We’re looking for an experienced Business Excellence Leader who drives continuous improvement, elevates operational excellence, and deliver meaningful improvements across our Oral Health Care (OHC) organization. In this strategic role, you will guide the business toward sustainable growth by shaping how we work, improving how we perform, and inspiring teams to continuously challenge the status quo. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and ensure alignment with company goals, quality standards, and customer expectations. You will be based at our head office in Amsterdam. Your role: 1. Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization Lead impactful improvement initiatives aligned with OHC priorities, using Lean, Agile, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Conduct end-to-end process reviews and identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities. 2. Strategy & Performance Management Translate business strategy into measurable objectives and improvement initiatives. Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance scorecards. 3. Change Management Champion a culture of operational excellence by fostering sustainable behavioral change and building long-term competitive advantage. Lead change initiatives through structured methodology - identifying root causes, creating solutions and ensuring it is embedded in the organization. Coach stakeholders and teams to adopt new processes or behaviors. 4. Project & Program Leadership Manage cross-functional improvement projects from concept to implementation. Design and facilitate dynamic workshops that remove barriers, unlock team potential, and accelerate business results. Track milestones, risks, budgets, and benefits realization. 5. Culture Building & Capability Development Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. Challenge assumptions, spark innovation, and help shape a bold vision for future success. You're the right fit if: Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) and at least 10 years of experience leading major initiatives in complex, cross-functional environments. You have deep expertise in Continuous Improvement (Lean/Agile), project and change management, and performance management. You combine strong business acumen with analytical, hands-on data skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, empower, and collaborate effectively. You’re an energetic, structured facilitator who can run effective workshops, and you’re comfortable operating in a global setting with diverse cultures. You can drive impact across a matrix driven organization. How we work together We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. • Learn more about our business. • Discover our rich and exciting history. • Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance. 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Responsibilities

The Business Excellence Leader will lead impactful improvement initiatives and manage cross-functional projects to enhance operational excellence within the Oral Health Care organization. This role involves translating business strategy into measurable objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.