Associate Director, Program Management

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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 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.

BD's Diagnostics Solutions (DS) is a $1.6B+ business delivering deep clinical and disease‑management expertise through innovative technologies and impactful diagnostic solutions. Everything we design is built to help our customers enhance patient care and optimize laboratory operations. Our people are the driving force behind our progress. Across our global teams, we foster an environment where you are encouraged to learn, grow, and become your best self.

Join us-and become a maker of possible.

The Associate Director, Program Management will lead enterprise software programs and advance Agile project management practices across DS. You will play a pivotal part in integrating complex systems, ensuring seamless connectivity with hospital LIS environments, and championing strong cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep experience in Agile software development and medical device environments, responsible for shaping program vision, driving execution, and enabling continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

* Develop and communicate a clear program vision aligned with strategic business objectives.

* Lead cross-functional teams to deliver project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

* Champion Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of iterative development, continuous integration, and rapid delivery.

* Drive program roadmap creation, visualizing dependencies and milestones across multiple projects.

Execution & Delivery

* Oversee product development and readiness reviews, ensuring compliance with GPDS and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).

* Manage software releases, including planning, execution, and post-launch support across platforms.

* Identify and mitigate risks, proactively escalating issues to leadership to protect scope, budget, and timelines.

* Ensure rigorous launch preparedness and business phase gate reviews.

Team Leadership & Development

* Lead geographically distributed teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

* Mentor and provide feedback to team members, fostering professional growth and learning agility.

* Resolve conflicts constructively, facilitating tough discussions and driving decisions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

* Serve as the program champion to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.

* Collaborate with Marketing, Customer Experience, and Finance to define requirements, monitor financial models, and ensure commercial rigor.

Budgeting & Reporting

* Prepare and manage multi-year program budgets, tracking spend and resource allocation across functions.

* Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program status, risks, and action items to business and corporate stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

* Drive ongoing process improvement initiatives, implementing best practices for Agile program management.

* Evaluate market and commercial needs, challenging teams to ensure product quality, reliability, and customer acceptance.

Education and Experience required:

* Bachelor's degree required.

* 8-10 years of experience in complex product development environments, leading large-scale projects with demonstrated expertise in Agile software development, including 2+ years people management experience, with responsibility for guiding team performance and development.

* Proven ability to lead strategic…