R&D Transformation Lead

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R&D Transformation Lead

This role leads large-scale, cross-functional software development programs that are critical to strategic success. It involves leading enterprise scale SW projects, managing a team of project managers, driving continuous improvement to boost R&D velocity and scalability, and implementing rigorous governance and KPI frameworks to ensure transparency and performance. The role requires strong leadership in planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment, while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Your role: 

• Embark on a transformative journey with Radiology Informatics organization and help us elevate the game, across our portfolio and making a powerful impact on our largest clients worldwide by transforming with scale and velocity.
• You will be part of our Enterprise Informatics - Radiology R&D organization  
• You will direct and guide the activities of programs consisting of multiple and related projects performed by sub-units and/or staff, ensuring execution is in line with overall strategic goals
• You will manage people who lead and direct project teams
• You will develop, design and execute project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables
• You will lead and guide process and methodology transformations to boost velocity and scale of the R&D organization
• You will identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major project roles and exert influence to ensure successful completion of projects
• You will monitor the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal/external customers, and report on and analyses progress and outcomes
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with and continuous improvement of relevant internal policies, procedures, and standards
• You will assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing support and direction
• You will keep abreast of developments in project management tools and processes (both internal and external)
• You will supervise, select, develop, coach and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the project/program
• A career at Philips comes with all sorts of wonderful benefits. Be sure to speak to your recruiter about benefits in your region.      

You're the right fit if:

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering field
• You have 10+ years of relevant working experience, including all aspects of project development and execution, demonstrating record of project management success, both in results achieved and in use of professional methodology
• You have 5+ years of program management experience
• You are a passionate people leader with experience with direct reports and have managed teams of over 4 senior project/program leaders
• You have experience working in a large global corporate organization
• You have excellent communication skills and a fluent level of English
• You possess outstanding influencing abilities, effectively engaging both peers and stakeholders. Your passion for team collaboration is evident, and you have a talent for driving transformation and innovation. You approach complex or challenging situations with confidence and are consistently prepared to tackle the next challenge.

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. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This role is an office role.

About Philips 

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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 commitment to diversity and inclusion here. 

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