Strategic Program Manager, Global Operations Strategy & Portfolio (AI)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Salary: $159,744–$249,600 per year, plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits.

Company

hirify.global provides life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise.

What you will do

• Support the development and execution of Global Operations’ multi-year strategy, annual planning and long-range priorities.
• Lead complex cross-functional strategic initiatives from problem definition through implementation and benefits realization.
• Establish governance, roadmaps, milestones, ownership, decision frameworks and portfolio operating rhythms.
• Build business cases, investment analyses, scenarios and cost-benefit assessments with Finance and functional leaders.
• Use data, analytics, Power BI, generative AI and digital workflows to improve decision support and automate recurring processes.
• Facilitate executive discussions and influence stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, MSAT, Finance, HR, IT and Commercial functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in strategy, strategic finance, business operations, management consulting, transformation, portfolio management or complex program leadership, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently structure and solve ambiguous, cross-functional business problems.
• Proven experience leading complex initiatives across multiple functions, stakeholder groups and geographies.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including business cases, investment evaluation, scenario analysis, and interpretation of P&L and operational performance.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in complex, global matrix organizations.
• Advanced analytical capability with Excel and executive-level PowerPoint proficiency.
• Exceptional written, verbal, facilitation and executive communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, build trust, apply sound judgment and maintain high standards for accuracy and accountability.

Nice to have

• MBA, master’s degree or another relevant advanced degree.
• PMP certification, or training in program/project management, Agile, Lean Six Sigma or change management.
• Experience in life sciences, analytical instrumentation, manufacturing, supply chain, regulated industries or similarly complex operating environments.
• Experience with enterprise or functional strategy, long-range planning, portfolio governance or strategic finance.
• Experience with Power BI and collaboration, roadmapping or portfolio-management platforms such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams or Smartsheet.
• Experience applying generative AI, AI-assisted analysis or automated workflows in an enterprise environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with a day shift and no stated end date.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits is provided in addition to the stated pay range.
• hirify.global is an equal employment opportunity and merit-based employer committed to an inclusive workplace.