Lead Smart-Factory Projects
Advance the world of health by leading Smart-Factory projects from planning through execution and closure, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
Principal Accountabilities :
- Build integrated project charters, schedules, resource plans, and cost baselines for each Smart Factory project assigned to a Process Target Picture
- Secure commitments from DevOps, IT / OT, site engineering, and external vendors on efforts and agreed upon Service Level Agreements
- Manage risk, issue, and change logs; escalate and address obstacles promptly, with the assistance of relevant stakeholders
- Identify, communicate, manage, and govern adherence to regulatory, cybersecurity, and quality standards across all phases of the project
- Track budget burndown and forecast; reporting any variances to VP Digital and steering committee
- Commit to drive site readiness (infrastructure, skills, change management) for go-live
- Coordinate FAT / SAT, validation, and hand-over to operations / support, all while integrating key SMEs to support efforts
- Capture lessons learned; update project playbooks for future rollouts
- Collaborate with other project managers to proactively identify and effectively manage interdependencies
- Contribute inputs and content for strategy, demand, portfolio management and use case lifecycle meetings
- Apply global standards and best practices for Project Management (i.e. from Project Management Institute)
Education, Experience, and Capabilities Preferred :
8+ years managing $525 M projects in manufacturing or industrial IT / OT environmentsPMP or equivalent project-management credentialDegree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or other Engineering background requiredConsistent track record of on-time, on-budget delivery and effective vendor coordinationClear communicator from shop floor to executive boardroomDemonstrated continuous improvement mindset and experienceStrong data-driven decision-making and cross-functional facilitation capabilityDemonstrated ability to set clear strategies & guide teams to resultsStrong oral and written communications skillsExcellent interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to function at all levels across multiple organizationsStrong influencing skillsAttention to detail, high level of initiative and motivationAbility to work in a fast-paced team oriented and matrix work environmentAt 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.
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.