Project Manager

Jelliby; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Barcelona is seeking a Smart Factory Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and closure of complex projects across cross-functional teams in a global medical technology context.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of project management experience, and proficiency with MS Project, Jira, and Asana. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder communications from Barcelona and related locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects from conception to completion.
• Strong familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana).
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience in the medical device or healthcare industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans, including detailed tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis, managing expectations and fostering strong working relationships.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and manage resource acquisition.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

PMP certification desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

Project Manager

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 Smart Factory Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required scope and quality. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and managing all aspects of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans, including detailed tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis, managing expectations and fostering strong working relationships.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and manage resource acquisition.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects from conception to completion.
• Strong familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana).
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience in the medical device or healthcare industry is a plus.

Salary range for this roles: EUR 60,000 - EUR 75,000

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.

We are 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.

Primary Work Location

ESP Barcelona

Additional Locations

ESP Huesca - Fraga

Work Shift

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