Manager, Sustaining Project Management - GP Improvement

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Job Description

Manager, Sustaining Project Management - GP Improvement

The Manager, Sustaining Project Management drives project/program excellence and change management to drive year-over-year cost savings across the UCC business.

This role leads cross-functional project activities that deliver GP improvement over the ASR period, starting with idea creation of high value transformative programs to business case development, budgeting, execution and savings.

This strategic role serves as the single point of contact for CTW (cost savings) programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Management & Insights

* Drive GP improvement targets across assigned platform and products

* Proactively drives idea / opportunity creation to fill savings pipeline over the ASR period

* Develop business cases to secure program specific funding and resources

* Presents portfolio performance/health and risks to leadership and governance forums

Process Excellence & Governance

* Works cross functionally to develop project plans and resources allocation

* Promotes PM best practices, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives

* Leverages AI and advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

* Mentors and Train manufacturing plant PMs on standardized best practices, project charter, project schedule and risk identification

* Influences cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align priorities and resolve conflicts

* Identifies project risks and leads proactive risk mitigation

* Collaborates with plant finance, business excellence and functions leaders

Resource & Financial Planning

* Reviews resources allocation and budget management across projects

* Collaborates with UCC Finance on yearly budgeting and monthly financial results

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree

* 4+ years in portfolio/program management in technical or regulated environment

* Expertise in portfolio tools (PowerBI, MS Project) and performance metrics

* Experience with design control and product development processes

* People management and mentoring capability

* Strategic thinking with cross-functional influence skills

* Excellent communication across all levels

* Up to 20% travel

Preferred Qualifications:

* Medical device industry experience

* Bi-lingual

* Project management certification (PMP, PgMP)

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA GA - Covington BMD

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