Head of Programs and Transformation

Extensive experience leading complex programs, portfolios, and enterprise transformation initiatives in a matrixed organization.

Experience running a line of business or demonstrable experience of having end to end responsibility for a portfolio of products & services and delivering successful business outcomes.

Experience partnering across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Service, and other cross-functional organizations to achieve business objectives.

Demonstrated success leading change, continuous improvement, and business transformation initiatives.

Accountable for establishing priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring successful execution of strategic initiatives, programs, and portfolio objectives.

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 $168,506 -  $252,760 $/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at

https://www.smithsdetection.com/careers/

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The Head of Programs and Business Transformation is responsible for leading the Americas Programs organization while driving strategic transformation initiatives across SDI.

This role partners with the President and Leadership Team to identify, prioritize, and execute business transformation efforts that improve operational performance, organizational effectiveness, customer outcomes, profitability, and growth.

The position is accountable for ensuring successful program execution while leading cross-functional initiatives that drive sustainable business improvements across the enterprise.

Lead, develop, and mentor the Programs organization, ensuring the appropriate talent, capabilities, succession planning, and organizational structure are in place to achieve business objectives.

Work closely with the Management Team to ensure alignment of the goals and activities, pursue, develop and implement best practice and continuous improvement processes and procedures throughout the business.

Transformation Leadership

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.