Manager, Project/Program Mgmt

Becton Dickinson; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and coordinate large-scale programs and portfolios across the enterprise from initiation to delivery. This role partners with cross-functional teams and business leaders to ensure strategic objectives, value delivery, and alignment with BD priorities.

The position emphasizes PMO governance, program benefit realization, risk management, and strong stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience leading large programs and portfolios.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, cross-functional programs and portfolios to achieve business goals.
• Develop and approve complex business cases aligned with priorities.
• Coordinate resources and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Provide accurate status reporting and drive benefits realization.

Skills

Strategic program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Risk management

Resource planning

Financial acumen

PMO governance

Team development

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.

Job Description

Position SummaryLead the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of complex projects, programs, and portfolios from initiation through completion. Partner with cross-functional teams and business leaders to achieve strategic objectives, deliver business value, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Drive program execution, resource optimization, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement while fostering project management excellence across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

Program and Portfolio Leadership

• Lead strategic, cross-functional, and enterprise-wide programs and portfolios to achieve business objectives and organizational goals.
• Develop, evaluate, and facilitate approval of complex business cases, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and expected business outcomes.
• Coordinate resources across multiple projects and programs to optimize delivery and maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively managing expectations, communications, and engagement.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, including key milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Govern program scope, schedule, budget, quality, contracts, and change control processes to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor program performance, identify and mitigate risks and issues, and provide accurate, timely status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive program benefit realization and work closely with business partners to resolve issues and achieve intended outcomes.

Project Management Leadership & Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert in project and program management methodologies, best practices, and tools.
• Mentor, coach, and develop project managers and project team members to strengthen organizational project management capabilities.
• Source, onboard, and direct contract resources supporting program and project execution.
• Build expertise in relevant business processes, functions, products, technologies, and market segments to support informed decision-making.

Portfolio Resource Management

• Partner with functional and site leaders to prioritize initiatives and optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio.
• Evaluate portfolio capacity, constraints, and competing priorities to support strategic decision-making and successful delivery.

PMO Process Improvement

• Lead one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and standardize project management processes, tools, templates, metrics, and governance practices to improve organizational effectiveness.

Organizational Capability Development

• Build and enhance project and program management capabilities across divisions and sites.
• Promote a culture of project management excellence through training, coaching, knowledge sharing, and adoption of best practices.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Program and Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management and Executive Communication
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Influence
• Change Management
• Risk and Issue Management
• Resource Planning and Optimization
• Business Case Development and Financial Acumen
• PMO Governance and Process Improvement
• Team Development, Coaching, and Mentoring
• Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects

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?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who unde