Senior Program Manager

Becton Dickinson; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Covington, GA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex hardware/software product development from scoping through launch. You will manage schedules, budgets, RAID logs, and executive reporting using MS Project.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of PM experience in medical device or related fields, plus proven ability to work with suppliers and ensure design control compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience.
• Proven track record of bringing integrated software / hardware products from development to launch.
• Experience engaging, working, and managing the output of third-party suppliers.
• Experience with best practices and tools for development of electronic products.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain integrated project plan(s), RAID logs, and project contracts with direction from stakeholders.
• Maintain all work plans, enter status and burn rate in MS Project.
• Perform resource management including forecasting resource requirements.
• Create management reports and presentations for senior leadership on schedule, budget, deliverables.
• Collect, organize, and elevate project issues and risks.
• Facilitate weekly project meetings and coordinate cross-functional updates.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Vendor management

Regulatory/design control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (business, engineering, or related analytical field)

Tools

MS Project

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

This role is responsible for working with an internal cross-functional team to scope projects, create work plans, track progress against work schedules, track budget progress and burn rates, keep plans up to date and publish results, create and present management reports on project outcome and status. The individual would be responsible for establishing and meeting user and stakeholder requirements (e.g. regulatory) and adhering to our design control processes for executing and tracking projects. This position will also be responsible for maintaining all active project plans in MS Project, meeting internal stakeholder reporting requests (e.g., OnePlan reporting), and communicating/presenting on the project status as required by the Project Management Office.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Create and maintain integrated project plan(s), RAID log(s), and project contract(s) with direction from key stakeholders and cross functional team members.
• Maintaining all work plans, enter status and burn rate within MS Project.
• Perform resource management including forecasting resource requirements.
• Create management reports and presentation to keep senior leadership up to date on schedule, budget, and deliverable status.
• Collect, organize, and elevate project issues and risks.
• Create and maintain collaboration environments using MS SharePoint/Teams.
• Responsible for creating and organizing project documentation for compliance traceability.
• Facilitates weekly project meetings to collect status and discuss project issues / potential risks.
• Able to think strategically about product development execution (scenario planning, parallel pathing, etc.)
• Aid cross functional team in the creation of risk mitigation plans

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (business, engineering, or related analytical field)
• Minimum of 10 years of project management
• A proven track record of bringing integrated software / hardware products from the early development phase to production / launch.
• Experience engaging, working, and managing the output of third-party suppliers
• Experience with best practices and tools for development of electronic products
• A strong ability to discern between lower and higher priorities
• Learn very quickly with an aptitude for technical subjects

Preferred Qualifications

• History of working in a PMO organization
• History of managing a project budget of >$1M
• History of managing projects within the medical device industry (5+ years)
• Business and Financial Acumen: Mastery skills in understanding the business and project financials, being agile and applying expertise in communication and working with diverse groups of people and skill sets.
• Mastery of project scheduling skills and use of MS Projects

Workplace and Vaccination Policy

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 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.

Primary Work Location

USA GA - Covington BMD

Additional Locations

Work Shift

Core Values

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible. 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.