Senior Consultant, Readiness and Requirements

BD Nogales Norte; Four Oaks (NC); Remote; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead remote project management for product readiness and deployments. The ideal candidate should possess at least 7 years of project management experience and demonstrate strategic thinking and leadership. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The position offers a salary range of $109,700 – $180,800 annually.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience in project management and/or process improvement.
• Strong matrix management skills and experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Proven experience developing and leading product strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple new product and sustaining release projects simultaneously.
• Develop and execute comprehensive readiness plans.
• Coordinate project management for organizational changes.
• Drive readiness activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Tools

MS Office (Advanced PowerPoint & Excel)

SaaS/IaaS platforms

Job description

Senior Consultant, Readiness and Requirements

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and 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 Summary

We are the makers of possible. Join us to be part of a remote team that supports learning, growth, and innovation. The role is REMOTE and will support SDS (Solution Deployment and Services) readiness for all new product and software releases.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple new product and sustaining release projects simultaneously using project management methodologies (scope, tollgate, risk & change).
• Develop and execute comprehensive readiness (Implementation and Support) plans that meet business objectives and support customer expectations.
• Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of project management in regards to key organizational, process and technology change levers to align resources and operations with business objectives.
• Drive SDS readiness activities and processes with product core teams and cross‑functional extended project teams.
• Define, drive and deliver clear, measurable commercial release entrance and exit criteria.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing extended team, provide meaningful input into annual reviews, and develop a solid network at all levels of the organization.
• Create presentations and deliver concise recommendations to management, articulating the project’s impact to stakeholders and partnering on plans to manage project impact, including training, communication and risk management.
• Gather requirements, define and document business processes/procedures using workflow modeling techniques, analyze data and recommend solutions to management and partner organizations.
• Use data insights, process knowledge and critical thinking to identify and validate readiness opportunities and develop business cases for readiness approach to optimize customer experience.
• Build relationships across functions and business units, mentor colleagues on best practices for project management and process design, and perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking, execution, and partner with platform stakeholders to define detailed scope items and roadmap items for future versions.
• Project management, resource management, and expertise in BD GPDS (Global Product Development System).
• Leadership, people focus, and ability to develop a high‑performing extended team.
• Communication, presentation, and ability to challenge ideas constructively in private and public conversations across numerous roles and levels.
• Technical skills in Agile, LEAN, Six Sigma, CTQ, data insights, and SaaS/IaaS product release or Microsoft Azure/AWS.
• Administrative and other skills such as efficient matrix resource usage, entrepreneurial nature, comfort with ambiguity, and self‑starter mindset.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience developing and leading product strategy.
• 7 or more years of experience in project management and/or process improvement.
• Strong matrix management skills and experience managing cross‑functional projects in an iterative, fast‑paced environment.
• Agile and forward‑thinking mindset.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly advanced PowerPoint & Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, verbal, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, group facilitation, and project management skills.
• Strong business operations/business process knowledge/experience.

Preferred Skills

• Previous readiness experience highly desired.

Remote Work

Role is REMOTE. Primary Work Location: USA CA – San Diego Bldg A & B. Additional Locations: Remote. Work Shift: Remote. BD requires a minimum of 4 days in‑office per week for most roles, but remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements.

Benefits

Salary range: $109,700 – $180,800 USD Annual.

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. At BD, you’ll discover a culture where you can learn, grow, and thrive, and find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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 status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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