Program Manager

Job Description Summary

This Leader will define the program architecture and drive successful project / program execution. The role will effectively develop, organize, and motivate a highly skilled cross-functional team. This high visibility leadership role will present frequently across various levels up to and including the PDT.

Executes a project or multiple projects of medium scale and moderate complexity by leading cross functional teams individually or with an additional project leader. Examples would be larger and more complex new product development line extensions or new products that are new to the business. Analyzes development situations and data with in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Influences solutions to business or technical problems. Communicates and implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team. Demonstrates a working knowledge of business & market growth drivers & trends, influences business case development. Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories & concepts.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

The role will require cross-functional leadership, influencing and negotiation skills, and project/program management proficiency in addition to the ability to directly lead associates in project execution. More specifically, your responsibilities may include:

• Lead a cross-functional team, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Medical, and Manufacturing resources in managing and executing projects in support of global medical products.
• Collaborate with the global platform leadership team in managing program priorities
• Lead and support execution of technical and/or cross-functional project work
• Support the portfolio of current products in terms of quality and regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and supply continuity
• Ensure implementation and rigor of product development processes and design control procedures
• Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for operational and program success
• Demonstrate leadership, learning agility, and action orientation when facing uncertainty. Instill confidence through leadership and actions
• Motivate the team to achieve individual and program objectives
• Foster the development of team members to excel in their performance, both functionally and cross-functionally
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by proactively generating novel concepts to improve current product performance or enhance current products' ability to address customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Scope of Responsibility

• Create and effectively manage program budget and resource needs
• Executes a project or multiple projects of Low to moderate complexity by leading cross functional teams individually or with an additional project leader. Examples would be larger and more complex new product development line extensions or new products that are new to the business.
• Responsible for the execution, quality, and results of his or her project and the success of the resulting product for the business or in the market.
• Demonstrate leadership, learning agility and action orientation when facing uncertainty. Instill confidence through leadership and actions.
• Interacts with functional managers and business leaders to communicate regarding critical project risks, questions, or challenges.
• Challenges core team members, functional leaders and business leaders regarding functional and cross functional strategies and approaches to improve product development outcomes.
• Analyzes development situations and data with in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
• Influences solutions to business or technical problems.
• Communicates and implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of business & market growth drivers & trends, influences business case development.
• Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories & concepts.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus

Additional Locations

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