Program Manager, Value Chain Excellence

Job Description Summary

This role will be joining the PIVC Platform as part of the Value Chain Excellence team in Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS).

Reporting to the Senior Manager, PIVC and AAD Value Chain Excellence, this role provides management of the portfolio of Cost Excellence programs & projects for the Peripheral Intervention and Vascular Care (PIVC). The primary focus of this role is identifying and implementing cost reduction capabilities and strategies across the platform, developing the rolling pipeline of programs & projects that stabilize & improve product costs while maintaining or improving product quality & the customer experience. Projects may include improvements to product designs, materials, architecture, supply chain, or manufacturing processes.

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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us

This is accomplished through:
- Identification of the future state for each product with the cost, capabilities, and structure needed- Development of ASR pipeline of projects/programs that assure cost targets are met or exceeded- Demonstrate clear accountability for identifying new opportunities, partnering with other functions, and developing business cases- Demonstrate leadership, learning agility, and action orientation when facing uncertainty or ambiguity. Instill confidence through leadership and actions.- Contribute to a culture of innovation by generating ideas to improve current processes that drive down/stabilize costs and/or enhance current products’ ability to address customer needs.- Demonstrated ability to act as a change protagonist

Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or Engineering. A Graduate degree is preferred but not required.

Experience:
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement. Will have demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement a strategy.- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as solid interpersonal skills are crucial to success in this role. Demonstrated ability to influence others and work across all levels of BD to gain support and drive team results is key in our matrixed organization.- Must demonstrate very strong initiative and effectiveness with mínimal supervision. Ability to lead/manage multiple initiatives across multiple plants simultaneously is vital to success in this role.-
- Demonstrated track-record of strong analytical & creative problem-solving, including structuring problems, performing detailed analysis, and developing recommendations for consensus.- Project Management Certification (PMI) preferred or working towards certification- Six Sigma, Lean or Agile certification or expertise preferred but not required.

Additional Qualifications:
- Breadth of knowledge & working experience with or in numerous roles/functions within the Product Development/Manufacturing/Quality/Continuous Improvement functional areas- Demonstrated experience with all phases of the Design Control process:
- Demonstrated understanding of the change management process, experience in developing design inputs, design verification strategy and implementation.- Demonstrated understanding of project risk management methodologies.- Understanding of manufacturing process validation including FAI/FAT, process development and IQ/OQ/PQ- Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices- Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Leadership Success Factors:
- Be bold and strategic- Remove obstacles and empower others- Deliver results that matter- Debate and decide, then commit and go- Win as one BD- Have the courage to iterate, try new things and embrace change
- At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effect