Project Manager, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer

Location: Zelienople

Job Description Summary

The program manager is responsible for providing BDZ project and program management support for various transfer, cost saving and/or design change projects of electro-mechanical products. The position must be able to work with BDZ & outside (transferee) stakeholders to take projects and programs from project initiation through project close out, including coordination and alignment of integration points with product development plans/schedules.

This position will be onsite at BDZ.

Job Description

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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 Med Tech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

The program manager is responsible for providing BDZ project and program management support for various transfer, cost saving and/or design change projects of electro-mechanical products. The position must be able to work with BDZ & outside (transferee) stakeholders to take projects and programs from project initiation through project close out, including coordination and alignment of integration points with product development plans/schedules.

Responsibilities:

* Managing multiple projects simultaneously.

* Integrate with transferee organization's project management.

* Plans, schedules, organizes, and delegates project activities. Sets goals, establishes priorities, manages project resources, reviews progress and results.

* Lead teams, negotiate for resources and lead projects to a successful and timely completion.

* Meeting coordination - scheduling, taking meeting minutes, leading discussion when necessary.

* Collect, organize, and escalate project issues and risks.

* Ensures regulatory compliance of projects by collaborating with the applicable groups. Complies with BDZ and BD quality policies, procedures, and practices.

* This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to support the business.

Qualifications:

* 3-5 years Project/Program Management experience.

* Track record of successful product transfers/new product integrations.

* PMP Certification (a plus).

* Excellent written and verbal skills. Good interpersonal skills: conflict resolution, negotiation, and time management skills.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Visio, SharePoint).

* Understanding of the business, being agile and applying expertise in communication and working with diverse groups of people and skill sets.

* Project scheduling skills and use of PM software (like MS Project, and Project Server).

* Demonstrated ability to understand complex, multi-project environments and be able to quickly diagnose potential risks and issues.

* Experience in a manufacturing environment in a regulated industry (medical device preferred)

* Experience with manufacturing projects.

* Position requires good logic and reasoning ability. Ability to define problems and find logical solutions. Must evaluate and resolve daily issues by exercising sound judgement.

* Bachelor's degree in an engineering or similar discipline.

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…