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
Position Summary
Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of complex projects, programs, and portfolios from initiation through completion. Partner with cross-functional teams and business leaders to achieve strategic objectives, deliver business value, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Drive program execution, resource optimization, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement while fostering project management excellence across the organization.
Essential Responsibilities
Program and Portfolio Leadership
- Lead strategic, cross-functional, and enterprise-wide programs and portfolios to achieve business objectives and organizational goals.
- Develop, evaluate, and facilitate approval of complex business cases, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and expected business outcomes.
- Coordinate resources across multiple projects and programs to optimize delivery and maximize organizational effectiveness.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively managing expectations, communications, and engagement.
- Develop and manage integrated program plans, including key milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
- Govern program scope, schedule, budget, quality, contracts, and change control processes to ensure successful execution.
- Monitor program performance, identify and mitigate risks and issues, and provide accurate, timely status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
- Drive program benefit realization and work closely with business partners to resolve issues and achieve intended outcomes.
Project Management Leadership & Expertise
- Serve as a subject matter expert in project and program management methodologies, best practices, and tools.
- Mentor, coach, and develop project managers and project team members to strengthen organizational project management capabilities.
- Source, onboard, and direct contract resources supporting program and project execution.
- Build expertise in relevant business processes, functions, products, technologies, and market segments to support informed decision-making.
Portfolio Resource Management
- Partner with functional and site leaders to prioritize initiatives and optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio.
- Evaluate portfolio capacity, constraints, and competing priorities to support strategic decision-making and successful delivery.
PMO Process Improvement
- Lead one or more Project Management Office (PMO) continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and standardize project management processes, tools, templates, metrics, and governance practices to improve organizational effectiveness.
Organizational Capability Development
- Build and enhance project and program management capabilities across divisions and sites.
- Promote a culture of project management excellence through training, coaching, knowledge sharing, and adoption of best practices.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Program and Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management and Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Leadership and Influence
- Change Management
- Risk and Issue Management
- Resource Planning and Optimization
- Business Case Development and Financial Acumen
- PMO Governance and Process Improvement
- Team Development, Coaching, and Mentoring
- Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
Minimum Requirement:
- Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning 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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Optional Skills
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Primary Work Location
USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon
Additional Locations
Work Shift
NA (United States of America)
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.
Benefits may include:
Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You (https://jobs.bd.com/en/your-career-at-BD) .
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$115,000.00 - $183,900.00 USD Annual
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.