Director, Legal Programs

Danaher · Austin, TX

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Corporate & BusinessFull-time$140k–$180kCompany career page

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Role summary

Danaher seeks a Director of Legal Programs in Austin to lead complex legal operations initiatives and strengthen project management discipline across the corporate legal function. The role involves establishing governance frameworks, coaching program managers, and applying continuous improvement methodologies to enhance visibility and accountability. Requires a bachelor's degree, 7+ years managing cross-functional programs in matrixed organizations, and 2+ years of leadership experience.

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What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years leading complex cross-functional programs in matrixed organizations
2+ years of people leadership or program management capability development experience
Expertise establishing project governance, cadences, metrics, and execution routines
Experience applying DBS, Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies
Demonstrated ability managing concurrent initiatives, stakeholders, risks, and competing priorities
Experience communicating project status and recommendations to senior leadership

What you'll be doing

Lead execution of complex Legal Operations initiatives with project planning and risk management
Establish project management standards, governance routines, and reporting mechanisms for visibility
Coach project managers and initiative leads to strengthen program management capability
Partner across Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, and business functions on cross-functional workstreams
Apply DBS tools and continuous improvement practices to enhance processes and results

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