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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. 

Urology & Critical Care (UCC) is one of the business units in the BD-Interventional Segment, and has 4 platforms – Acute Urology, Endo Urology, Home Care and Targeted Temperature Management.

UCC employs more than 1,000 people around the world and is headquartered in Covington, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. The company has engineering design centers in Georgia, Colorado, Ireland & India, as well as numerous manufacturing facilities, with the primary for UCC being located in Pennsylvania, Malaysia, and Mexico.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced Project Management Leader for our Worldwide R&D Department in Covington, GA. The R&D Project Management Director oversees project management for NPD, SE, and other UCC business unit initiatives. This role leads Project Managers and directs cross-functional teams—including internal staff and external partners—in planning and completing projects.
Key duties include collaborating with leadership on portfolio strategy, setting priorities, allocating resources, developing budgets and timelines, and communicating progress. The director ensures projects meet agreed deadlines, costs, and quality targets, manages risks, and tracks goals. Strong relationship-building and teamwork skills are essential for successfully delivering results on schedule and within budget.

The Director – UCC R&D Project Management Office (PMO) is a strategic leader who provides project management expertise for NPD (New Product Development), SE (Sustaining Engineering) and other projects in the UCC business unit. 

This Director will lead the Program Delivery Leads (PDLs), Core Team Leads (CTLs) and Project Managers (PMs) and provide project management (PM) direction to the cross functional project teams that may be comprised of internal UCC personnel and/or OEM/supplier resources which are assigned to plan and complete projects.

This Director will work closely with the cross functional Leadership Team to help establish a robust portfolio strategy, project priorities, oversee proper resource allocation to projects, develop timelines and budgets, communicate Project Team’s progress and status, and complete projects to meet agreed upon timelines, cost and quality targets. 

The Director is responsible for driving project portfolio excellence and organizing the monthly Portfolio Decision Team (PDT), the annual Corporate NPD meeting (CNPD), and the NPD portfolio review as part of the Annual Strategic Review (ASR).

 Key responsibilities include working with diverse teams, developing project roadmaps and timelines, mitigating project risks and tracking project goals. Additionally, the individual must demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships at all levels of the organization and work collaboratively as part of a team to efficiently deliver project goals on schedule and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the PMO office and assist all assigned PDLs, CTLs, and PMs in the optimal management of their Project Teams by providing the necessary training and facilitating team activities for team building, planning, decision-making and problem-solving, including establishment of appropriate project plans.

• Lead the PIT (Portfolio insights team) and establish, assess, review, and monitor tools for cross-functional resource planning for the Division to enable appropriate staffing and resource decisions.

• Collect and analyze the performance of the new product development effort by collecting data for key metrics and reporting out the performance.

• Schedule, manage and document and be an active participant in the Phase Reviews to ensure the appropriate use of the process and the timely development and commercialization of new products that are aligned with the Divisions strategy and provides optimal portfolio value. This includes documenting all key decisions and action items.

• Leads Divisional acquisition efforts employing Project Management skills to ensure successful completion of acquisition assessment, and integration of product and/or company as needed.

• Provide the necessary training and facilitating skills to drive transformation activities and ensure long-term adoption

• Directs activities to collect and analyze information to improve the performance of the NPD process and identify areas for improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Broad knowledge of Project Management and New Product development methodologies and tools:

  • Project Management, Customer Needs Assessment, Financial valuation, Commercialization tasks Phase Gate Development, Managing by influence with listening & leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach the implementation of PMO in the business unit and develop project managers to be effective leaders for their cross-functional teams.

• Able to solve problems and make decisions while showing good judgment and a realistic understanding of issues, able to use reason, even when dealing with sensitive topics.

• Must possess an established track record of sound cross-functional actions and decisions impacting the business process and company results.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) in a clear and concise manner.

•  Able to clearly present information and influence others through verbal presentations and active listening. Must be able to display a level of confidence and expertise to effectively train employees at multiple sites in a broad range of NPD topics.

• Ability to establish relationships quickly with a broad range of stakeholders, demonstrating a collaborative style to build group commitment to goals and objectives.

• Able to influence actions and opinions of others in a desired direction, to show good judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives.

• Ability to withhold actions or speech in the absence of important information: dealing with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• The ability to adapt to customer, organizational, business and external influences with integrity and with a sense of urgency.

• The ability to work/lead others through aggressive challenges, obstacles, deadlines and changes.

• Able to create positive energy (motivation) in both individuals and groups.

• Able to develop unique and novel solutions to problems; use intuition and a new way of thinking to give birth to new ideas.

• Must be proficient in MS Office Applications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Project Management, Analytics or related field is required

• 10+ years’ experience in new product development and project management required

• Proven track record of successfully managing new product development projects from concept to commercialization

• Medical Device industry experience is required.

• Experience in the deployment of a Project Management Office (PMO) is required

• Experience leading large cross-functional teams (with multi-organizational team members) is required.

• 5+ years’ experience managing direct reports is preferred.

• Experience in leading, motivating and managing technically based cross-functional teams in accomplishing projects with notable impact(s) on company objectives is required.

• Experience in implementing a Stage Gate NPD Process is required.

• Experience working in a matrix organization.

• Certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) is preferred.

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?

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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