Job Description Summary

The Global Integrated Engineering (GIE) program management COE leader will establish and lead a global Center of Excellence (COE) for GIE Program Management Governance within the GIE organization. This role is responsible for creating a standardized, scalable approach to program management that ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, accelerates innovation, and drives operational excellence across multiple business units worldwide. This role ensures consistency, efficiency, and excellence in program execution by developing frameworks, best practices, tools, and governance models that enable successful delivery of strategic initiatives. and drive project performance by ensuring the schedule, scope, and resources are in place to meet program goals while involving the necessary project and program leaders, team members and key stakeholders to succeed.

This position will also be responsible to ensure the Governance model is executed by each team within the GIE through direct and/or dotted line functional management of PMO (Project Management Office) managers or project managers to ensure phase gates deliverables are achieved.
This position will work closely with the specific business GIE Portfolio Manager to align project priorities in accordance with the business Portfolio as well as the specific business unit project managers.
This position will have direct reports in resource planning, project planning, and digital analysis and reporting.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

The Global Integrated Engineering (GIE) program management COE leader will establish and lead a global Center of Excellence (COE) for GIE Program Management Governance within the GIE organization. This role is responsible for creating a standardized, scalable approach to program management that ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, accelerates innovation, and drives operational excellence across multiple business units worldwide. This role ensures consistency, efficiency, and excellence in program execution by developing frameworks, guidelines, tools, and governance models that enable successful delivery of central initiatives, drive project performance by ensuring the schedule, scope, and resources are in place to meet program goals while involving the necessary project and program leaders, team members and key collaborators to succeed. 

This position will also be responsible to ensure the Governance model is driven by each team within the GIE through direct and/or dotted line functional management of PMO (Project Management Office) managers or project managers to ensure phase gates deliverables are achieved.

This position will work closely with the specific business GIE Portfolio Manager to align project priorities in accordance with the business Portfolio as well as the specific business unit project managers.

This position will have direct reports in resource planning, project planning, and digital analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities:

1.Develop and Maintain Standards:
Create and implement program management methodologies, templates, and processes to ensure consistency across all business units in project planning, charter development, project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and conducting Industrialization Gate Review System reviews.

2.Governance and Compliance:
Establish governance structures and ensure adherence to program management standards, including risk management, reporting, and quality assurance.

3.Enablement and Capability Building:
Build organizational capability through training, certification programs, and coaching for program managers and engineering leaders across regions.

4.Performance and Metrics:
Define and track benchmarks for program delivery, resource utilization, and risk management; provide executive-level reporting and insights to drive continuous improvement.

5.Stakeholder Alignment:
Partner with GIE leaders and cross-functional teams to align programs with strategic objectives and ensure transparency in execution.

6.Technology and Tools:
Select and optimize program management platforms and digital tools to enable standardized workflows and real-time visibility across global programs.

7.Community and Knowledge Sharing:
Foster a global network of program managers to share guidelines, lessons learned, and innovation opportunities.

Skills You'll Use Every Day:

• Critical Thinking

• Leadership and Coaching

• Process Improvement

• Change Management

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification and experience with healthcare compliance frameworks strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of program/project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a global engineering or healthcare organization.

• Confirmed ability to implement standardized program management practices across complex, regulated environments.

• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills in a matrixed global organization.

• Some domestic and international travel up to 10%.

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.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role: 

• Annual Bonus

• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Potential reimbursement of phone use

Health and Well-being Benefits

• Medical coverage 
• Health Savings Accounts 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Dental coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Hospital Care Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Accidental Injury Insurance 
• Life and AD&D insurance 
• Short-term disability coverage 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• Long-term care with life insurance 

Other Well-being Resources

• Anxiety management program 

• Wellness incentives 
• Sleep improvement program 
• Diabetes management program 
• Virtual physical therapy 
• Emotional/mental health support programs 
• Weight management programs 
• Gastrointestinal health program 
• Substance use management program 
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit 

Retirement and Financial Well-being

• BD 401(k) Plan 
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan 
• 529 College Savings Plan 
• Financial counseling 
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU) 
• Daily Pay 
• College financial aid and application guidance 

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves 
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement 

• MetLife Legal Plan 
• Group auto and home insurance 
• Pet insurance 
• Commuter benefits 
• Discounts on products and services 
• Academic Achievement Scholarship 
• Service Recognition Awards 
• Employer matching donation 
• Workplace accommodations 

Other Life Balance Programs

• Adoption assistance 
• Backup day care and eldercare 
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers 
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes 

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves 
• Military leave 

• Personal leave 
• Family and Medical Leave (FML) 
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave 

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

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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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

USA UT - Sandy

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$177,700.00 - $293,100.00 USD Annual