Fresenius Medical Care

Program & Risk Management Lead

Fresenius Medical Care$109K — $183K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's preferred in Business, Engineering, Real Estate, or related field
  • 10-12+ years in program management, PMO leadership, or large-scale project delivery
  • Proven ability to lead enterprise-level program portfolios, including governance and prioritization
  • Strong experience in risk management and issue resolution within large programs
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills for managing multiple initiatives
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills for leadership updates
  • Experience in corporate real estate or complex global operations preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the integrated program portfolio for GRE&CS to ensure strategic initiative alignment
  • Serve as Risk Coordinator, embedding risk management practices and maintaining risk register
  • Establish and drive program governance frameworks, including prioritization and delivery assurance
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders for visibility and accountability on programs
  • Provide executive-level updates on program status, risks, and key decisions
  • Support prioritization and resource alignment across the portfolio for informed decision-making
  • Identify and implement improvements for program delivery effectiveness and coordination

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on performance
Full Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Program & Risk Management Lead for Global Real Estate & Corporate Security (GRE&CS) is responsible for driving the execution, governance, and oversight of the function's strategic initiatives and transformation portfolio. This role ensures alignment, prioritization, and disciplined delivery across a complex, global set of programs by establishing robust governance frameworks, managing interdependencies, and embedding enterprise risk management practices. This role serves as the GRE&CS Risk Coordinator, ensuring the function's risk register, controls, and escalations are consistently maintained and reviewed with leadership.

Working closely with GRE&CS leadership and cross-functional partners, this role provides executive-level visibility into program performance, risks, and key decisions, enabling informed prioritization and resource allocation. As a critical partner to GRE&CS Operations leadership, the role translates strategy into coordinated execution, strengthens accountability, and enhances delivery effectiveness across the global organization.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the integrated program portfolio for GRE&CS, ensuring cross-functional alignment, prioritization, and delivery excellence across strategic initiatives.


  • Serve as the Risk Coordinator for GRE&CS, embedding enterprise risk management practices, maintaining the functional risk register, and driving proactive risk identification and mitigation. Complete quarterly risk reviews with mitigation ownership and timelines


  • Establish and drive program governance frameworks, including milestones, dependencies, prioritization, steering materials, and delivery assurance across initiatives.


  • Partner across internal and external stakeholders to ensure visibility, accountability, and coordinated execution of key programs and transformation efforts.


  • Provide concise, executive-ready updates, including program status, risk insights, key decisions, and escalation recommendations to the SVP and leadership team.


  • Support prioritization and resource alignment across the portfolio, helping leadership make informed trade-offs and decisions.


  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve program delivery effectiveness, governance, and cross-functional coordination.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Little to no travel is expected for this position.


SUPERVISION:

  • None


EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's preferred (Business, Engineering, Real Estate, or related field)


EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • 10-12+ years in program management, PMO leadership, or large-scale project delivery


  • Experience in corporate real estate, corporate security, or complex global operations preferred


  • Proven ability to lead enterprise-level program portfolios, including governance, prioritization, and cross-functional coordination.


  • Strong experience in risk management, issue resolution, and escalation management within large programs or portfolios.


  • Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.


  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess trade-offs and support decision-making.


  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills, including development of clear, concise updates for leadership audiences.


  • Experience establishing or operating within PMO frameworks, governance models, and delivery standards.


  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, driving alignment across diverse stakeholders.


  • Experience in corporate real estate, corporate security, facilities, or complex global operations preferred.


The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Annual Rate: $109,000.00 - $183,000.00

Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

Bonus Eligible Positions - include language below.
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care is a German company specializing in the production of medical supplies, primarily to facilitate or aid renal dialysis. The company is a leading provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure. Fresenius Medical Care operates in more than 120 countries and has over 120,000 employees. The company's products and services are used to treat approximately 3.4 million patients worldwide. The company is committed to improving the quality of life of patients with kidney disease and to providing innovative products and services that meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
Learn more about Fresenius Medical Care
Size
122,635 employees
Market Cap
$9.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.1 billion
Founded
1996
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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