Senior Program Manager

bdx; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BD, a global leader in medical technology, seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to guide cross-functional teams through complex product development programs. You will establish integrated plans, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance across software/hardware projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining RAID logs, producing senior leadership reports, and coordinating stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Experience bringing integrated software/hardware products from development to production.
• Experience with third-party suppliers.
• Familiarity with medical device development and regulatory processes.
• Strong ability to prioritize and plan.
• Rapid learner with technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage integrated project plans, RAID logs, and contracts with stakeholders.
• Maintain work plans and track status and burn rate in MS Project.
• Forecast resource requirements and manage allocations.
• Prepare management reports on schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Identify and track project issues and risks; develop mitigation strategies.
• Set up collaboration environments using SharePoint/Teams.
• Organize project documentation for compliance traceability.
• Facilitate weekly project meetings to review status and risks.
• Assist in strategic product development planning and scenario analysis.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Strategic thinking

Forecasting / resource planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Teams

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 upscale 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

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.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA GA - Covington BMD

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