Job Description Summary

The Project Manager - PMO is an Intermediate level Core Team Leader, driving a team of functional professionals from multiple functions, regions and external partners. They have overall accountability for project planning and execution, leading up to successful launch and commercial success. Project success is measured on schedule, budget and the ultimate Release of customization products or Platform changes.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

The Project Manager is an Intermediate level Core Team Leader, driving a team of functional professionals from multiple functions, regions and external partners. They have overall accountability for project planning and execution, leading up to successful launch and commercial success. Project success is measured on schedule, budget and the ultimate Release of customization products or Platform changes.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Leads product development efforts using a multitude of processes and tools. Accountable for timely delivery, technical excellence and process effeefficiencyproduct development activities while ensuring the implementation and rigor of BDM-PS product development processes and design control procedures.
• Accountable for crafting and implementing accurate planning, including creation of the project work breakdown structures, identification of critical path and prioritization, using appropriate project management software and tools. Maintains a high level of personal direct engagement in the day-to-day activity of the team.
• Leads multiple small to medium scale projects of low to moderate complexity.
• Develops technical and business process solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of a situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends and/or customer needs.
• Follows processes and operational policies.
• Represents the organization as the primary contact on Development Agreements and Projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Ensures effective and efficient regular formal and informal communications with their core team(s) using a variety of tools and channels.
• Ensures that the appropriate resources are available for the project and contribute to the expected levels. Accountable for ensuring project resources are fully utilized and releasing them (completely or partially) as soon as workload permits.
• Communicates team strategy & plans, execution and results at various review meetings (e.g. PMRs). Makes the Platform and ADDS leadership aware of, and proposes solutions to, unanticipated or potential issues/concerns as soon as they are known
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements.
• Participates in Product portfolio road mapping exercises, Product development concept phases or PIR championing.
• May perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering - post graduate a plus.
• Project Management certification a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years proven experience working in a structured product development process, including Design Control and Validations.
• 3-5 years of proven experience as a member of a cross-functional Core Team (Member or Leader).
• FDA guidelines on design and manufacturing of medical devices.
• Project execution and administration.
• Generating customer requirements and writing product requirements, specifications, test protocols, and test reports.
• Working knowledge and experience in international standards applicable to medical devices, including ISO13485, ISO14971, and IEC60601.

Skills:

• Effective analytical, technical, and problem solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Effective meeting and presentation skills.
• Project & Cross-Functional Leadership - possesses the skills, knowledge and aptitude to engage, influence, and direct all functions involved in the development of the assigned product. Able to lead in a matrix organization.
• Customer Orientation: Demonstrate a deep understanding of customer needs and key objectives. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with customer centricity in mind
• Dealing with ambiguity: demonstrate ability to act in a changing environment. Effective change management skills.

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?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. 

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

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

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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