Program Manager
In-Office, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Job ID
- R-547162
- Category
- Project Management
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
Lead the work that keeps us moving
At BD, Corporate professionals power the systems, decisions and capabilities that enable our global business to perform and grow. You'll partner across functions, regions and leadership levels to solve complex challenges, drive operational excellence and support the teams closest to customers and healthcare providers.
Across our corporate functions, BD offers opportunities which allow you to deliver results that matter, take ownership of your impact, and grow your career in an organization built for long-term success. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD offers the scale, reach and innovation footprint to help you make an impact across healthcare systems worldwide.
Without you, advancing the world of health™ wouldn't be possible.
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 Leader will define the program architecture and drive successful project / program execution globally. The role will effectively develop, organize, and motivate a highly skilled cross-functional team. In addition, they will create and drive go-to-market strategy and ensure successful commercial launch. This high visibility leadership role will present frequently across various levels up to and including the PDT.
Executes a project or multiple projects of medium scale and moderate complexity by leading cross functional teams individually or with an additional project leader. Examples would be larger and more complex new product development line extensions or new products that are new to the business. Analyzes development situations and data with in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
Influences solutions to business or technical problems. Communicates and implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team. Demonstrates a working knowledge of business & market growth drivers & trends, influences business case development. Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories & concepts.
Primary Focus and Success Factors for role:
Primary Responsibilities:
The role will require cross-functional leadership, influencing and negotiation skills, and project/program management proficiency in addition to the ability to directly lead associates in project execution. More specifically, your responsibilities may include:
· Lead a cross-functional team, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Medical, and Manufacturing resources in managing and executing projects in support of global medical products.
· Collaborate with the global platform leadership team including reviewing of portfolio projects and managing priorities
· Lead and support execution of technical and/or cross-functional project work
· Support the portfolio of current products in terms of quality and regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and supply continuity
· Ensure implementation and rigor of product development processes and design control procedures
· Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for operational and program success
· Demonstrate leadership, learning agility, and action orientation when facing uncertainty. Instill confidence through leadership and actions
· Motivate the team to achieve individual and program objectives
· Foster the development of team members to excel in their performance, both functionally and cross-functionally
· Contribute to a culture of innovation by proactively generating novel concepts to improve current product performance or enhance current products’ ability to address customer needs.
· Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices
· Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures
Scope of Responsibility
· Create and effectively manage program budget and resource needs
· Executes a project or multiple projects of Low to moderate complexity by leading cross functional teams individually or with an additional project leader. Examples would be larger and more complex new product development line extensions or new products that are new to the business.
· Responsible for the execution, quality, and results of his or her project and the success of the resulting product for the business or in the market.
· Demonstrate leadership, learning agility and action orientation when facing uncertainty. Instill confidence through leadership and actions.
· Interacts with functional managers and business leaders to communicate regarding critical project risks, questions, or challenges.
· Challenges core team members, functional leaders and business leaders regarding functional and cross functional strategies and approaches to improve product development outcomes.
· Analyzes development situations and data with in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
· Influences solutions to business or technical problems.
· Communicates and implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team.
· Demonstrates a working knowledge of business & market growth drivers & trends, influences business case development.
· Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories & concepts.
The following skills and abilities are requirements for the role:
Requirements:
· At least 8 years relevant experience in product development and design with at least 3 years product development and design experience in medical devices/products.
· Minimum of 1-3 years project management experience.
Critical Skills and Competencies
· Successful track record of commercializing new products
· Experience in new product development planning multiple work-streams, identifying risk and implementing action plans to optimize timelines and reduce execution risk
· Experience establishing customer requirements from defined needs specifications and translating to product requirements
This role requires excellence in the following critical competencies:
· Experience utilizing combination of analytical, statistical, computational, and empirical methods to gain deep understanding of design and minimize overall development timelines
· Experience managing ambiguity
· Demonstrated learning agility of new subject matter
· Demonstrated ability to act as a change protagonist
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills
Leadership Success Factors:
· Be bold and strategic
· Remove obstacles and empower others
· Deliver results that matter
· Debate and decide, then commit and go
· Win as one BD
· Have the courage to iterate, try new things and embrace change
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 visithttps://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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- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
- Self-Starter
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This is an environment for professionals who want influence, accountability and visibility. You'll collaborate with teams around the world, advise leaders and help translate bold strategy into measurable outcomes that strengthen our business and advance healthcare worldwide
See how BD transforms possibility into progress through relentless innovation and purposeful collaboration. See what it means to build the future of health — together with BD.
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Competitive Compensation
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