Director OF Operations

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Location: Nashville, TN Reporting into the Enterprise Services (ES) Operations team, this role is ideal for leaders who have built their careers within Academic Medical Centers and are ready to apply that expertise on a broader strategic scale. ES Operations delivers a portfolio of value‑driven solutions—including performance guarantees and advanced technologies powered by Siemens Healthineers to help transform healthcare delivery for our partners. Provide exceptional customer engagement and support to drive partnership performance. Deliver an outstanding customer experience through clear communication and proactive relationship building. Lead strategic engagement across the customer’s organization, including budgeting, asset management, capital planning, procurement and KPI alignment. Collaborate across business lines to ensure transparency around inputs, outputs, challenges and risks. Respond efficiently to concerns and support problem resolution. Contribute to broader Enterprise Services Operations initiatives as needed. Direct leadership experience within an Academic Medical Center environment A deep understanding of the complex operational, regulatory, research and educational missions unique to AMCs, and how they influence clinical workflows, asset utilization, staffing models and capital planning. Demonstrated ability to assess clinical asset management needs and develop short‑and long‐term operational and capital plans—including technical/clinical performance management, skill development, operational execution excellence and compliance oversight. Strong working knowledge of health system service line operations, particularly within environments that manage multi‑site academic practices and large‑scale procedural departments. A results‑driven mindset, with the ability to balance customer impact, clinical quality and business objectives. Strong project management capabilities and ability to prioritize and lead multiple initiatives in fast‑paced, high‑acuity settings. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executives, clinical leaders and frontline teams. Required Qualifications For Success In This Role BS/BA in a medical field, engineering/technology, healthcare/business administration or related healthcare discipline. Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within an Academic Medical Center, whether through direct clinical department management or AMC hospital operations/business development. Experience in clinical administration or healthcare institution leadership. Ability to travel up to 15%. Preferred Qualifications Polished, professional presence and strong executive communication skills. Strong analytical and business acumen, including familiarity with P&L management, capital & operational planning and resource stewardship. Ability to assess business situations using a general manager perspective, with strengths in structured problem solving and critical thinking. Proven success implementing innovative solutions for clinical or operational challenges, with the ability to navigate organizational complexity typical of AMCs. Experience evaluating client commercial capabilities and identifying opportunities for growth, optimization or process improvement. Adaptability to changing client needs, cost initiatives, policy shifts and evolving healthcare landscapes. A naturally curious, continuous‑learning mindset. PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus. Who we are We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways. How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here. Base Pay Range For This Position Is $143,200 - $196,900 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance. Benefits medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan life insurance long‑term disability insurance short‑term disability insurance paid parking/public transportation paid time off paid sick and safe time Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 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