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Manager, Project Management

In-Office, Irvine, CA

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Job ID
R-551660
Category
Project Management
Location
Irvine, California

Lead the work that keeps us moving

At BD, Corporate professionals power the systems, decisions and capabilities that enable our global business to perform and grow. You'll partner across functions, regions and leadership levels to solve complex challenges, drive operational excellence and support the teams closest to customers and healthcare providers.

Across our corporate functions, BD offers opportunities which allow you to deliver results that matter, take ownership of your impact, and grow your career in an organization built for long-term success. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD offers the scale, reach and innovation footprint to help you make an impact across healthcare systems worldwide.

Without you, advancing the world of health™ wouldn't be possible.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

The NPD (New Product Development) Program Manager in BD Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) PMO Team will be responsible for successfully leading NPD teams through the various stages of product and algorithm development, clinical evaluations, operational readiness, and commercialization for new and improved Hemodynamic Monitoring products and related accessories and disposables. This person will be responsible for initiating, planning, budgeting, executing, documenting, controlling, and managing all aspects of program(s), to ensure on-time commercialization of new products and technologies that uphold BD APM’s best in-class quality standards and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manages one or more large scale to enterprise-wide projects within program, assuring strict adherence to BD APM’s Quality Systems and Change Control Process

  • Facilitates the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinates the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects

  • Develops a detailed plan for the program and manages program change accordingly

  • Executes program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicate program status and data to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders

  • Leads core team meetings and other necessary meetings to drive best in class program execution; Continually improves quality and effectiveness of how meetings are run, decisions are made, and how work gets done

  • Serves as a project and program management subject matter expert, including guiding and mentoring peers

  • Demonstrates high emotional intelligence; builds trust, rapport and respect with project team members and stakeholders; Engages in honest and transparent conversations

  • Creates a culture where teams can act with a high sense of urgency and accountability to meeting/exceeding individual and project goals

  • Understands complex problems and drives the team to effective resolution

  • Displays perseverance and continues appropriate forward momentum by keeping core team engaged, even when faced with crisis, and/or changes

  • Demonstrates strong ability to influence downward, horizontally, and upward.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Systems, Electrical) or related technical field
  • Experience: Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience managing New Product Development (NPD) projects and/or programs of increasing complexity
  • Industry Experience: Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and leading projects in the medical device industry that incorporate a mix of Software, Firmware, Hardware, and Disposable components
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Proficient understanding of Medical Device Regulations and Product Development Processes
  • Technical Skills: Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead within complex matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills across all organizational levels
  • Analytical Capabilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Decision-Making: Effective decision-making skills with ability to negotiate and balance priorities across multiple functional departments, making timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Education: Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent advanced degree
  • Professional Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from PMI
  • Agile Methodology: Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology and related project management software such as Jira, Microsoft DevOps, or similar platforms
  • Program Management Experience: Experience managing large-scale to enterprise-wide programs (not just individual projects) with multiple interdependencies
  • Quality Systems Expertise: Deep familiarity with BD APM's Quality Systems and Change Control Processes, or similar medical device quality frameworks (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
  • Clinical Evaluation Experience: Background in leading clinical evaluations and studies for medical devices, particularly in hemodynamic monitoring or patient monitoring systems
  • Mentoring Experience: Proven track record of serving as a subject matter expert and mentoring other project managers
  • External Stakeholder Management: Experience leading meetings and negotiations with external representatives, vendors, regulatory bodies, or clinical partners
  • Commercialization Experience: Demonstrated success in leading products through operational readiness and full commercialization phases
  • High Emotional Intelligence: Documented ability to build trust, rapport, and respect while engaging in honest and transparent conversations, particularly during crisis situations
  • Budget Management: Experience with program budgeting, business case development, and financial management for NPD programs

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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