Job Description Summary

Lead Smart-Factory projects from planning through execution and closure, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets. Continuously increase the value that a Smart Factory digital product or solution delivers to the business throughout its entire lifecycle by understanding, prioritizing, and managing features and improvements based on user feedback and business impact

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

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 MedTech 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. 

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 $5–25 M projects in manufacturing or industrial IT/OT environments

• PMP or equivalent project-management credential

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or other Engineering background required

• Consistent track record of on-time, on-budget delivery and effective vendor coordination

• Clear communicator from shop floor to executive boardroom

• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and experience

• Strong data-driven decision-making and cross-functional facilitation capability​

• Demonstrated ability to set clear strategies & guide teams to results

• Strong oral and written communications skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to function at all levels across multiple organizations.

• Strong influencing skills.

• Attention to detail, high level of initiative and motivation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented and matrix work environment.

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.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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

• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Potential reimbursement of phone use

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 

Why Join Us?

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. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 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.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

USA UT - Sandy

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$160,900.00 - $265,400.00 USD Annual