Sr. Program Manager

Job Description Summary
Sr. Program Manager (PM) will support the project portfolio for the Specimen Management Business Group within BD Integrated Diagnostic Solution (IDS). The PM will lead cross-functional core teams in executing all aspects of new product development or sustaining engineering (PLM) portfolio management. The PM is responsible for leading and motivating a complex cross-functional team or a program with one or more projects to develop new products or improve existing products. The PM is ultimately responsible for the execution, quality and results of their project(s), and the success of the resulting product in the market, including achieving defined strategic and financial objectives once the project has launched. The PM is measured on their ability to lead the team in achieving cost, schedule, and performance goals of the project. This high visibility leadership role will present frequently across various levels up to and including senior leadership.

Job Description

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

Sr. Program Manager (PM) will support the project portfolio for the Specimen Management Business Group within BD Integrated Diagnostic Solution (IDS). The PM will lead cross-functional core teams in implementing all aspects of new product development or sustaining engineering (PLM) portfolio management. The PM is responsible for leading and motivating a sophisticated cross-functional team or a program with one or more projects to develop new products or improve existing products. The PM is ultimately responsible for the execution, quality and results of their project(s), and the success of the resulting product in the market, including achieving defined strategic and financial objectives once the project has launched. The PM is measured on their ability to own the team in achieving cost, schedule, and performance goals of the project. This high visibility leadership role will present frequently across various levels up to and including senior leadership.

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

• Responsible for the creation of the project schedules, resource requirements, risk management, integrated business plans and product requirements. Leads the cross-functional development of product architecture for each functional area, synthesizes functional plans and identifies critical interdependencies to drive successful execution of the project.
• Responsible for the execution, quality and results of their project and the success of the resulting product for the business or in the market.
• Leads and guides the day-to-day activities of team members, tracks progress against plan, runs the project budget, identifies project risks and provides plans to mitigate those risks.
• Under general supervision, plans, designs and performs development as assigned.
• Demonstrate leadership, learning agility and action orientation when facing uncertainty. Instill confidence through leadership and actions.
• Possesses the skills, knowledge and ability to engage, influence, and direct all functions involved in the development of the assigned product to inspire and motivate the team to achieve a common goal or purpose.
• Interacts with functional managers and business leaders to communicate regarding critical project risks, questions or challenges.
• Challenges core team members, functional leaders and business leaders regarding functional and cross-functional strategies and approaches to improve product development outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to lead and drive the identification, validation, and mitigation planning of all project risks, including technical, schedule, business, resource, based on detailed understanding of the technical and business content of the integrated project plan and the work breakdown.
• Technical and business skills and judgment to significantly influence the technical and business direction of the project. Able to create and influence novel thinking of the team.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and business issues completely, concisely, and effectively to enable high-quality decision making and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Has a thorough understanding of all functional work streams in a phase gate process and a vision of an integrated project plan.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field required. Master's Degree in technical field and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years experience, typically 8-12+ yrs, including a minimum of 5 years relevant Project Management experience preferably including team leadership in product development with progressively increasing complexity of assignments.
• Experience in product development planning multiple work-streams, identifying risk and implementing action plans to optimize timelines and reduce execution risk
• Experience establishing customer requirements from defined needs specifications and translating to product requirements
• Experience utilizing combination of analytical, statistical, computational, and empirical methods to gain deep understanding of design and minimize overall development timelines
• Experience in a regulated environment; medical device or biotechnology.
• Experience managing ambiguity
• Demonstrated learning agility of new subject matter
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why join us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life's purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program - which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components - is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

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USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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