Illumina

Sr. Manager, Planning Process Improvement & Digitalization

US - California - San Diego · Senior

H1B sponsorship available$142k-$212kDetected 30 days ago

SAPProcess ImprovementERPFDA RegulatoryCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

This enablement-focused role is responsible for breaking down operational silos, strengthening planning capabilities, and advancing our digitization efforts.

Own Planning process & technology roadmap, including optimizing our use of the SAP IBP suite as well as SAP ECC (S/4).
Intake, assess, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives identified by operational Planning teams. Manage and report status to leaders and requestors.
Manage and inspire a team of process experts driving Planning process excellence.
Create and execute training plans for the Planning operational teams.
Partner with Planning functional leaders, IT (IDS), Analytics (GOA), Finance, Operational Excellence, and other teams to execute process and technology improvement initiatives.
Own Planning policies. Guide team members to maintain Planning playbooks and work instructions.
Lead the center of excellence for Illumina's Planning teams, driving consistency, best‑practice adoption, and cross‑functional alignment.
Success requires strong influence across teams, deep understanding of end-to-end planning, and the ability to champion and implement digital solutions.
We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.

Ability to meet objectives by influencing and engaging direct staff as well as project teams.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions concerning people, budgets and deadlines.
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, with 3+ years of Management experience.

Strong knowledge of Planning business processes, including the understanding of linkages between technology and process.
Operational experience in at least one Planning discipline is required.
Full-cycle Planning experience is preferred.
Technical, functional, and operational experience planning in a leading ERP system is required.
Direct experience planning with the SAP IBP suite and utilizing SAP ECC (S/4) is a plus.
Experience in FDA regulated environments preferred
therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range.

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.

If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com.

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