Project Manager

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) seeks a Smart Factory Project Manager to plan, execute, and close complex manufacturing projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, define scope, timelines and budgets, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery with quality.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and supplier coordination in a regulated health-tech environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management, proficiency with PM tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of direct work experience in project management, across the full lifecycle.
• Proven experience managing complex projects from conception to completion.
• Strong familiarity with PM software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and excellent communication skills.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with senior management.
• Develop full-scale project plans with timelines and resources.
• Communicate expectations clearly to team and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage dependencies and risks.
• Monitor milestones, track progress and deliverables.
• Coach and mentor project team members and contractors.
• Prepare progress reports and requirements documentation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

PMP desirable

Microsoft Project

Jira/Asana

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM certification (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Job Description

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. 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.

Responsabilities

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location ESP Barcelona Additional Locations ESP Huesca - Fraga Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance‑based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information €59,200.00 - €94,750.00 EUR Annual BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state‑of‑the‑art technology and cutting‑edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.