At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.
Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of three fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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The Manager, HR Strategy & Program Management will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects as a part of HR team within a medical device and/or molecular in-vitro diagnostic company with the objective to deliver projects/programs on time and budget that meet business objectives and customer needs. Experience in leading project teams and complex enterprise-wide program management will be highly valued. This role is responsible for the planning, alignment, integration, and execution of strategic and operational programs and processes across the HR function. This role will work closely with HR Strategy & Program Management team to drive operational efficiency and impact, lead and facilitate large scale programs and provide insight and access to the organizational strategy and direction.
This position is part of Cepheid´s HR Strategy and Program Management Team and will be currently located in Sunnyvale, US with some travel required as needed. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ or Master’s degree and 5+ years HR experience,
• 4+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives/program/projects across departments within similar industry
• Advanced level of expertise in using PowerBI, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Miro, Jira and other data visualization and project management tools
• Experience working in Strategy & Program Management
• Ability to travel 25% of time and work in an office environment.

IT WOULD BE A PLUS IF YOU ALSO POSSESS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN:

• Effective visual storytelling for leadership / stakeholders
• Integrating finance and HR principles for effective organization and headcount management
• Degree in Human Resources and/or Business Administration
  Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, 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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
  At Cepheid 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 arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.
  The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $101,000 to $170,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
  We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
  Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
  For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

• Develop, implement, and manage HR programs and initiatives that support the company’s strategic goals. Lead and manage projects related to headcount planning, expense and budget planning, M&A, talent management, employee engagement, inclusion and culture enhancement, performance management, and organizational development.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and identify areas for improvement. Prioritize projects and resources, develop KPIs, and report progress while taking an enterprise-wide HR program approach.
• Partner with leadership to understand business needs and design HR solutions that meet those needs. Partner closely with the HR & Senior Leadership team, broader HR organization to facilitate, shape, and implement annual and longer-term planning process, integrating programs and practices.
• Collaborate within HR leadership and the HR team as PMO subject matter expert, driving governance of the HR team, and coaching the team to develop program management abilities, and establishing a solid operating rhythm.
• Serve as a thought partner and innovator in bringing in extensive external research, benchmarking, and analytical approaches together with Company’s standard methodologies, providing solutions and execution.