Senior Project Manager - GP Improvement

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is seeking a Sr. Manager, Sustaining Project Management to drive project excellence and cost savings across the UCC portfolio.

You will lead cross-functional activities from idea creation through business case, budgeting, execution and savings, serving as the single point of contact for CTW programs. The role oversees GP improvement targets, develops funding requests, presents portfolio health to leadership, and mentors plant PMs in standardized practices while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4 years in portfolio/program management in technical or regulated environments.
• Experience with design control and product development processes.
• Willing to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own GP improvement targets across assigned platform and products.
• Drive savings pipeline and idea generation during ASR period.
• Develop business cases and secure program funding.
• Present portfolio performance, health and risks to leadership.
• Promote PM best practices, templates, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage AI and analytics to drive operational efficiency.
• Mentor and train manufacturing plant PMs in best practices.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and resolve conflicts.
• Identify project risks and lead mitigation actions.
• Oversee resource and budget planning with CTW goals.
• Collaborate with plant finance on annual budgeting and results.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program management

People management

Cross-functional influence

Communication

Bi-lingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerBI

MS Project

Job description

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.

The Sr. Manager, Sustaining Project Management drives project/program excellence and change management to drive year-over-year cost savings across the UCC business. This role leads cross-functional project activities that deliver GP improvement over the ASR period, starting with idea creation of high value transformative programs to business case development, budgeting, execution and savings. This strategic role serves as the single point of contact for CTW (cost savings) programs.

Responsibilities

• Program Management & Insights Owns GP improvement targets across assigned platform and products


• Proactively drives idea / opportunity creation to fill savings pipeline over the ASR period


• Develop business cases to secure program specific funding and resources


• Presents portfolio performance/health and risks to leadership and governance forums


• Process Excellence & Governance Works cross functionally to develop project plans and resources allocation


• Promotes PM best practices, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Leverages AI and advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency


• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Develops and manage portfolio analysts and change management PMs, as needed


• Mentors and Train manufacturing plant PMs on standardized best practices, project charter, project schedule and risk identification


• Influences cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align priorities and resolve conflicts


• Identifies project risks and leads proactive risk mitigation


• Collaborates with plant finance, business excellence and functions leaders Leads direct reports to drive Project Execution to deliver Y-o-Y cost savings commitments


• Resource & Financial Planning Consolidates, tracks, reports CTW savings over current year and ASR period Reviews resources allocation and budget management across projects


• Collaborates with UCC Finance on yearly budgeting and monthly financial results

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• 4 years in portfolio/program management in technical or regulated environment


• Experience with design control and product development processes


• Up to 20% travel domestically and internationally

Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in portfolio tools (PowerBI, MS Project) and performance metrics


• People management and mentoring capability


• Strategic thinking with cross-functional influence skills


• Excellent communication across all levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device industry experience


• Bi-lingual


• Project management certification (PMP, PgMP)

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.

Primary Work Location USA GA - Covington BMD Additional Locations

Work Shift 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.