Sr Mgr ProjectProgram Mgmt

Position Overview:

We are recruiting for a highly driven crossfunctional leader with proven product development and technical leadership to drive projects that are critical to international growth of the Dispensing Solutions business (part of the broader Medication Management Solutions (MMS) business). The Sr Program Manager has overall accountability for the successful release of our products to the global markets comprised of multiple hardware and software components. This position leads the international product release strategy and drives the team s efforts in execution of all required elements.

In this role you will manage key timelines dependencies and Core Team resources across multiple projects. You will also be accountable to ensure your program/project teams are efficient knowledgeable and disciplined in delivering the hardware and software solutions on time and on budget through BD s Global Product Development System (GPDS phase gate process) while meeting compliance and QMS (Quality Management System) requirements. You will also be accountable to effectively communicate program/project update to cross functional management team.

This position is based in San Diego CA (strong preference) and will report to the Senior Director Globalization & Customer Experience.



Responsibilities:

In charge of mediumlarge scale moderate to high complexity product release programs with subprojects that may be related to a variety of compliance requirements that span multiple functional area.
Accountable for timely global commercial release of key products.
Develop detailed program plans and manage all aspects of execution.
Develop detailed risk registers and manage risk mitigation plans.
Understand international standards and regulations align on compliance requirements and create clear steps required to release with crossfunctional stakeholders especially Quality Compliance Engineering and Regulatory Affairs.
Accountable for developing project budget including capital expenditure expenses and headcount.
Lead direct coach and mentor Core Team members to maximize project success. Provide meaningful and significant feedback to functional leaders regarding the performance of Core Team members that is considered in annual performance evaluations.
Work with functional leaders to ensure the appropriate Core Team resources are committed to the projects and contribute to the expected levels.
Lead the team to prepare for Phase Gate and other Go/NoGo decisions by executive leadership ensuring that decisions are informed by a balanced and clearly articulated representation of the relevant data.
Leads crossfunctional teams through problem resolution including root cause analysis and corrective action.
Ensure effective and efficient regular formal and informal communications with the Core Teams using a variety of tools and channels.
Communicates program updates to functional management and executive leadership.
Ensures compliance with the companys global development process.
Demonstrates program management best practices and contributes to improving the product development process.
Ensure business and technical lessons are reviewed learned and disseminated.
Independently determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.


Experience & Competencies

Requires a bachelor s degree in a technical field and a minimum of 810 years relevant experience in new product development program management of successful crossfunctional leadership in a matrix organization. Have served as a team member for a minimum of 57 years in the delivery of a complex systems and solutions.
MBA or MS strongly preferred.
Experience in Med Tech or other highly regulated industries developing electromechanical / software systems is a must.
Experience in bringing hardware/software combination solutions to market.
Experience leading highly crossfunctional teams.
A proven track record of executing of all aspects of product development including requirements design development verification and validation as well as other aspects (e.g. performance security usability scalability installability supportability) relevant to the final commercialized product.
Ability to simplify complexity and provide clarity for the team and leadership.
Demonstrated analytical decision making prioritization and problemsolving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts and ambiguity to drive clarity and deliver results.
Demonstrated ability to partner with functional teams to enhance systems and processes to support business goals.
Critical thinking/analytical capability.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.
Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences including senior management.
Strong learning agility.