The Manager, BD Excellence Capability Programs is responsible for managing and executing the BD Excellence capability building portfolio of programs, ensuring high-quality experiences that strengthen leadership, operational excellence, and organizational capability across the enterprise. This role drives the day-to-day administration, governance, and continuous improvement of capability programs that accelerate adoption of BD Excellence principles and practices.
Operating within the BD Excellence Global Capability team, the role owns program planning, coordination, logistics, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across multiple capability development initiatives. The position ensures consistent delivery standards, scalable processes, and effective participant experiences across all capability offerings.
The Capability Programs Manager partners closely with BD Excellence leaders, program facilitators, HR, functional stakeholders, and participants to align capability-building efforts with business priorities. Through data-driven insights and disciplined program management, the role contributes to workforce readiness, leadership development, and enterprise performance.
Summary
This position serves as a key capability development professional responsible for administering a portfolio of enterprise capability development, onboarding, leadership, and engagement programs. The role combines operational excellence, stakeholder management, and program governance to ensure sustainable and measurable capability outcomes.
The incumbent develops robust program management processes, monitors participation and effectiveness metrics, maintains program content and assets, and provides the leadership with actionable insights that support continuous improvement and organizational impact.
Success Profile
Success is demonstrated by:
Consistent and high-quality execution of capability programs across the portfolio.
Strong participant engagement, completion rates, and positive learner experiences.
Effective governance, scheduling, reporting, and resource management.
Measurable improvements in capability development outcomes and organizational readiness.
Strong stakeholder partnerships and advocacy for BD Excellence practices.
Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a highly matrixed environment while influencing stakeholders and driving results through collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and administer the full portfolio of BD Excellence capability-building programs, ensuring consistent quality, scheduling, governance, and participant experience.
Administer the Xcelerate to EXcellence (x²) Program, coordinating cohorts, logistics, facilitators, materials, communications, and follow-up activities.
Administer BDEL Onboarding and guide new BD Excellence Leaders through a structured onboarding experience that accelerates effectiveness and business impact.
Manage BD Excellence onboarding for associates outside the BD Excellence function, strengthening understanding of operating models, tools, methodologies, and practices.
Coordinate the rotational stretch assignment program, matching participants with development opportunities and tracking progress and outcomes.
Lead execution of the Excellence Exchange Webinar Program in collaboration with the Communications Leader, driving content planning, speaker engagement, calendar management, communications, and participation tracking
Track, analyze, and report program participation, completion, effectiveness, and impact metrics.
Provides onsite support to the delivery and execution of BD Excellence capability programs, from visitor pre-registration through to experiences throughout the programs and departure afterward. Act as the dedicated source of content for all program logistics related questions.
Maintain program content, templates, assets, and required materials for digital platforms to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with BD standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, participant insights, and performance data.
Partner with business leaders, facilitators, HR, and capability stakeholders to align learning initiatives with enterprise priorities.
Skills and Competencies
Execution Excellence: Ability to manage multiple programs with consistency and discipline.
Functional Expertise: Knowledge of learning, leadership development, onboarding, and capability-building practices.
Stakeholder Leadership: Builds strong partnerships across functions and levels.
Influence Without Authority: Drives alignment and engagement in a matrixed environment.
Operational Rigor: Strong planning, coordination, documentation, and governance skills.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses metrics and insights to improve performance and outcomes.
Strategic Communication: Communicates effectively with leaders, facilitators, and participants.
Change Leadership: Supports adoption of new skills, behaviors, and ways of working.
Digital Learning & Program Management: Skilled in learning platforms, virtual programs, and program administration.
Required Skills/Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: Typically, 5-8 years of experience in training coordination, talent development, capability building, program management, HR, or operational excellence environments.
Demonstrated success managing multiple programs, stakeholders, and competing priorities.
Qualifications: Strong business acumen, project management capability, analytical skills, and continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Advanced Degree Preferred
Experience of lean or six sigma programs highly preferred.
Experience working across global or matrixed organizations preferred.
Program management experience highly preferred.
Additional Information
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
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
Primary Work LocationUSA NJ - Franklin Lakes
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