Job Description Summary

The Associate Director, Program Management is responsible for leading the project portfolio of operations optimization initiatives across the Diagnostics Solutions (DS) Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), closely aligned with the manufacturing plant strategies. The position will maintain a portfolio of projects from idea through closure focused on improving gross profit by reducing product cost through continuous improvement in operations. The position is accountable for driving successful project completion meeting timelines, resource, and budget targets and ensures timely and accurate financial projections and reporting of actual benefits. The position will also manage large sustaining engineering projects.
Reporting to the Director, Sustaining Engineering, the role will work closely with Operations and Supply Chain inclusive of Plant Managers, CI Managers, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and others to identify and effectively execute the funnel of approved projects to improve operations cost. This position will serve as champion to overcome barriers, enable change, and provide agility to the execution process.

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 ground-breaking 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. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive a portfolio of cost-reduction and efficiency projects from inception to completion in alignment with strategic business objectives.
• With plant and CI leadership, prioritize the portfolio of projects to improve the business impact through allocation of budget and resources.
• Lead and oversee large-scale sustaining engineering projects, implementing best-in-class program management methodologies.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Quality teams to optimize processes and reduce costs. Maintain the project status, timing, financial impact and benefits of all projects in the GPTF-Ops Optimization portfolio.
• Establish and maintain program governance, reporting, and financial tracking to ensure measurable benefits.
• Applies and enforces phase-gate approach for projects and ensures appropriate rigor at each phase exit.
• Ensures timely and accurate financial projections and reporting of actual benefits through partnership with Finance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using lean methodologies, automation, and waste reduction strategies.
• Monitor and complete operations optimization projects including: Kaizens, Shingijutsu-Kaizens, Scrap Reduction, OEE Improvements, waste reduction and other efficiency and cost improvements
• Act as a champion for operational agility, overcoming barriers to change and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Demonstrate servant leadership, learning agility and action orientation when facing uncertainty.
• Develop tools, processes, and training programs to enhance project management excellence within the ISC PMO.
• Provides coaching and mentorship to more junior associates.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or other related field
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in project/program management, manufacturing operations, engineering, and/or continuous improvement roles.
• 5 plus years leadership experience managing large programs, multiple projects, and/or teams, preferably in a global setting.

Preferred:

• Experience in medical device or related industries is required including experience in FDA or other regulated environments.
• Advanced business or technical degree
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• PMP, Agile, or other project management trained or certified.

Skills:

• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization, ensuring collaboration across all OPEX functions (technical and business).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills influencing decisions and drive cross functional alignment (technical and business) based on sound rationale, including engagement with Executive level management.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and judgment skills.
• Strong business acumen. Understanding of Mfg. Standard Costing and Business Unit P&L.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

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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

$137,100.00 - $226,300.00 USD Annual