Program Manager, Compensation (Global)

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The Program Manager, Compensation is responsible for supporting Danaher's global compensation programs and interacting with global HR, Finance, and Communication stakeholders across Danaher's operating companies and platforms. This position is a key member of the Total Rewards team and is expected to take a proactive, continuous-improvement approach to Danaher’s major compensation policies, processes, and designs.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Global Compensation, and is part of the Total Rewards function on the Corporate HR team. It is a fully remote role with preference for candidates able to be on-site in our Washington, DC HQ or those in US Central or Eastern time zones.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Maintain and govern Danaher’s global job architecture and compensation data partnerships to ensure market‑aligned, equitable, and valued compensation structures.
• Manage global compensation survey participation and market pricing methodologies to deliver accurate, relevant, and actionable market insights.
• Partner cross‑functionally to deploy compensation technology and analytics that translate data into actionable business insights.
• Design and deliver clear communication and training materials to support compensation processes, annual planning cycles, and policy application.
• Drive process excellence and continuous improvement through DBS tools while supporting special projects, corporate actions, and compensation program design.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• BA/BS in related field (concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering preferred)
• Prefer 3+ years of experience in compensation, preferably in global compensation, in professional services/consulting or in a large global company.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Aptitude for strong project management skills – ability to balance multiple priorities with strong organization while maintaining a high attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Experience working in continuous improvement-oriented cultures

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Knowledge of Python, SQL, compensation data management tools and Workday a plus
• Fundamental understanding of use cases for Artificial Intelligence and Process Automation

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel – Approximately once a quarter to attend conferences, company events or training, team meetings and/or meetings with other stakeholders

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $135,000 - $175,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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