Senior Director, Compass Integrated Maturity Model

Overview

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Position Summary

The Senior Director of Compass Integrated Maturity Model is responsible for designing, deploying, and sustaining the Compass Integrated Maturity Model across the GPS organization. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams including Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Digital/BIT, and Site Leadership to ensure the successful development and implementation of operational excellence and reliability standards. The Senior Director will guide and coach design teams, orchestrate functional accountability, and lead change management efforts to drive adoption and continuous improvement of the Compass system.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and stand up the Compass Integrated Maturity Model in collaboration with Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Digital/BIT, other functions, and Site Leadership.
• Guide and coach Compass OpEx and Compass Reliability Design team members to become effective global owners of their respective elements, tools, and standards through design, testing, and scaling phases.
• Orchestrate and hold functions and Centers of Excellence (COEs) accountable for the development and deployment of their elements, tools, and standards.
• Establish and deploy a model to regularly assess site maturity and provide meaningful feedback on improvement opportunities and performance levers in partnership with COEs and site leaders.
• Develop and implement Communities of Practice (COPs), capability-building programs, and training tracks to upskill GPS organizations in Operational Excellence and Reliability.
• Lead change management and communication programs to drive adoption and integration of the Compass system across the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align maturity model initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the maturity model.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment, engagement, and sustained implementation of Compass initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing production systems, operating systems, maturity models or similar frameworks in a complex, multi-site organization.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies; Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Reliability programs and systems.
• Adept at integrating Digital and AI technologies into operational excellence frameworks; able to leverage advanced analytics, automation, and intelligent systems to enhance maturity model design, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders (CEO-2, CEO-3 level), lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability across diverse functions.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and drive strategic direction.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in change management and driving cultural transformation within an organization.
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs and facilitate workshops to build organizational capabilities.
• Strong understanding of business strategy and the ability to think critically about complex problems.
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and best practices in operational excellence and reliability.

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Compensation Overview

Devens - MA - US $243,120 - $294,601
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US $227,210 - $275,329
New Brunswick - NJ - US $227,210 - $275,329
Princeton - NJ - US $227,210 - $275,329

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits & Accessibility

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https //careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing programs, financial well-being resources, 401(K), disability, life insurance, travel protection, and other perks. Work-life programs include paid holidays, volunteer days, vacation, time off, and parental/family leave as described in our benefits materials.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design roles. The assigned occupancy type is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role. Site-essential roles require 100% onsite work; site-by-design roles may be eligible for hybrid work with at least 50% onsite; field-based and remote-by-design roles require travel to visit customers, patients or partners as directed.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations, and ongoing support. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations before accepting a job offer. For inquiries, contact adastaffingsupport@bms.com. See our Equal Employment Opportunity statement at careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility.

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