Manager, Project/Program Mgmt

Becton Dickinson NA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being insurance

Retirement & Financial Well-being

Work-Life Balance & Family Support

Leave Programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) is seeking a Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide programs and portfolios from initiation to completion. Based in Irvine, CA, you will partner with cross-functional teams and executives to achieve strategic objectives and value delivery while optimizing resources and governance.

You will mentor project managers, oversee contract resources, and drive continuous improvement across the PMO, ensuring effective risk management and timely status reporting to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 outcomes.
• Coordinate resources across multiple projects and programs to optimize delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, proactively managing expectations and engagement.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans with milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Govern scope, schedule, budget, quality, contracts, and change control processes.

Skills

Strategic Program & Portfolio Mgmt

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Cross-Functional Leadership

Change Management

Risk & Issue Management

Resource Planning

Business Case Development

Financial Acumen

PMO Governance

Process Improvement

Team Development

Coaching & Mentoring

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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.

Position Summary

Lead 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 experience5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects

Work Location and Arrangement

Primary Work LocationUSA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon

Additional LocationsWork ShiftNA (United States of America)

Remote/Field Arrangements and COVID Requirements

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 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 .

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.

Benefits

• Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
• Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
• Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
• Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
• Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.

Salary Range Information

Salary Range Information $115,000.00 - $183,900.00 USD Annual