Job Description Join our Global Integrated Engineering (GIE) team as a Senior Program Manager and lead industrialization programs that directly impact patient care across our Specimen Management Business Unit. In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate multi-million dollar CAPEX programs, drive cross-functional excellence, and ensure every project exceeds customer expectations through focused execution and strategic alignment. Link cross-functional teams, engineering excellence, and business strategy. You'll partner with diverse collaborators across the organization, ensuring every project aligns perfectly with both platform objectives and broader business goals. Apply standardized program management processes and phase-gate frameworks to ensure every deliverable is completed, approved, and advancing the program lifecycle. Your structured approach will be the foundation that enables on-time, on-budget delivery across the board. You'll have direct accountability for program success—from financial performance to resource management to scope delivery. Responsibilities: - Strategic Program Leadership: Spearhead end-to-end industrialization CAPEX programs spanning capacity expansion, architecture evolution, and new product development (NPD)—all aligned to business priorities and patient impact - Focused Execution Excellence: Drive rigorous planning through standardized project charters, integrated schedules, comprehensive budgets, and optimized resource allocation plans - Phase-Gate Mastery: Apply robust governance frameworks, proactively closing action items ahead of critical reviews to enable timely, high-quality decision-making - Data-Driven Performance Management: Leverage benchmarks, performance metrics, and operational insights to monitor progress, rapidly course-correct, and ensure delivery of measurable outcomes - Executive-Level Stakeholder Engagement: Lead senior cross-functional program reviews to drive alignment, resolve complex trade-offs, and support strategic investment recommendations - Matrix Organization Influence: Navigate and influence senior partners across engineering, manufacturing, finance, procurement, and quality—without direct authority—operating effectively within a global matrix structure - Clear Communication: Lead stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle with clear, transparent, and timely communication that builds trust and alignment - Cross-Functional Integration: Drive seamless collaboration to ensure NPD and CAPEX initiatives work in perfect harmony - Proactive Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks before they impact program outcomes - Financial Stewardship: Take full accountability for planning, monitoring, and controlling project budgets, ensuring every capital investment is optimized for maximum return - Executive Reporting: Communicate program status, risks, milestones, and strategic insights to functional leadership and executive management, enabling informed decision-making at the highest levels - Change Control Rigor: Lead scope, schedule, and cost changes through rigorous change control processes, maintaining stakeholder alignment throughout - Strategic Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling program updates to senior management, highlighting progress, risks, achievements, and continuous improvement opportunities - Continuous Improvement Champion: Conduct thorough post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and best practices, driving ongoing enhancement across DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) and CAPEX initiatives - Knowledge Sharing Leadership: Lead the dissemination of best practices across the organization to strengthen industrialization capabilities and capital execution excellence - Innovation Adoption: Evaluate and implement emerging project management tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance industrialization effectiveness and optimize CAPEX investments - Technology Integration: Support the seamless integration of innovative technologies and processes into existing systems, ensuring compatibility and smooth implementation Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred). - Minimum ten (10) years of dynamically responsible engineering and leadership experience, with a consistent track record in capital project and program management. - Demonstrated Lean manufacturing experience - Ability to operate effectively in multicultural, global environments; willingness to travel internationally up to 30% Knowledge and Skills: - Strong executive communication, facilitation, and decision-shaping skills - Enterprise-minded, customer-focused leader who thrives in complex, fast-changing environments - Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional programs and influence senior collaborators without direct authority - Demonstrated success driving clarity through ambiguity, handling conflict constructively, and delivering results in global matrix organizations Preferred Qualifications: - PMP certification - MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering - Operations and/or advanced manufacturing experience 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. At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:  - Annual Bonus - Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus   Health and Well-being Benefits  - Medical coverage  - Health Savings Accounts  - Flexible Spending Accounts  - Dental coverage  - Vision coverage  - Hospital Care Insurance  - Critical Illness Insurance  - Accidental Injury Insurance  - Life and AD&D insurance  - Short-term disability coverage  - Long-term disability insurance  - Long-term care with life insurance  Other Well-being Resources  - Anxiety management program  - Wellness incentives  - Sleep improvement program  - Diabetes management program  - Virtual physical therapy  - Emotional/mental health support programs  - Weight management programs  - Gastrointestinal health program  - Substance use management program  - Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit  Retirement and Financial Well-being  - BD 401(k) Plan  - BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan  - 529 College Savings Plan  - Financial counseling  - Baxter Credit Union (BCU)  - Daily Pay  - College financial aid and application guidance  Life Balance Programs  - Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves  - Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement  - MetLife Legal Plan  - Group auto and home insurance  - Pet insurance  - Commuter benefits  - Discounts on products and services  - Academic Achievement Scholarship  - Service Recognition Awards  - Employer matching donation  - Workplace accommodations  Other Life Balance Programs  - Adoption assistance  - Backup day care and eldercare  - Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers  - Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals  - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  - Paid Parental Leave  - Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes  Leave Programs  - Bereavement leaves  - Military leave  - Personal leave  - Family and Medical Leave (FML)  - Jury and Witness Duty Leave  Salary Range for Franklin Lakes, NJ: 168,600.00 - 269,800.00 USD Annual Primary Work LocationUSA NJ - Franklin Lakes Additional LocationsUSA SC - Sumter Salary Range Information $168,600.00 - $269,800.00 USD Annual