Operational Program Manager Jobs in Burlington, IA

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Summary:

The Program Manager & Coordinator reporting into the GVP IDN will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Strategic Customer IDN Team. This position provides program management and high-level operational support, focusing on implementing and maintaining standardized processes and operational rigor across key activities. Leveraging principles of BD Excellence, the role will coordinate critical executive activities, manage data, and support initiatives aimed at continuous improvement to enhance overall team effectiveness and customer engagement. This role is essential for translating strategic intent into organized, actionable execution within a fast-paced environment.

The Ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness to learn and apply structured problem-solving approaches to improve processes and comfortable operating with high learning agility and in ambiguous situations. In this role, having exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail is Key. For long term success in this position, a strong execution style orientation with a proactive and "hands-on" mindset is paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management & Strategic Execution

• Partner with 18 SCVPs and 3 IDN VPs to drive prioritization, develop integrated roadmaps, and manage execution against strategic priorities across Business Units and regions aligned with the IDN strategic initiatives.

• Translate strategic priorities from IDN leadership into integrated execution plans, ensuring alignment across Business Units and regions.

• Manage cross-functional programs, including tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Analyze program data and business inputs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to leadership.

• Drive accountability across stakeholders by proactively identifying gaps, escalating issues, and ensuring timely delivery of commitments.

• Establish and maintain program roadmaps and reporting mechanisms to provide clear visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes.

• Partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives, manage trade-offs, and ensure focus on highest-impact activities.

Executive and Operational Support:

• Coordinate executive meetings (internal and external), including scheduling, preparing agendas and necessary materials, and meticulous follow-up on action items.

• Prepare and compile materials for Monthly Operating Reviews and leadership team meetings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Manage and oversee customer meeting logistics, including scheduling, preparation, and documenting key outcomes.

• Produce concise summaries of Business Unit (BU) leadership communications for internal dissemination.

• Provide support for data management and uphold reporting integrity, ensuring information is accurate and accessible.

• Coordinate executive industry engagements as directed, including logistical arrangements and material preparation.

BD Excellence and Process Optimization Support:

• Maintain and organize structures, frameworks, and templates to enable consistent standard work processes across the team.

• Assist in the creation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of standard workflow processes.

• Own KPI tracking and reporting, ensuring visibility to performance, risks, and progress against strategic priorities.

• Contribute to the coordination of Salesforce (SFDC) rollout, adoption, and standard usage within the IDN team.

• Support initiatives focused on fostering a culture of accountability, learning agility, and execution excellence within the team.

Coordination and Communication:

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

• Serve as a central integrator across Business Units, regions, and leadership to drive aligned execution

• Facilitate efficient information flow and transparency across team operations, ensuring timely sharing of updates and decisions.

• Assist in the preparation of executive-ready narratives and materials for internal and external stakeholders, synthesizing complex information clearly.

• Synthesize complex inputs into clear, insight-driven narratives that enable leadership decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of proven experience in an operational support, or program manager role within a professional environment.

• Experience and proficiency in preparing professional documents, presentations (e.g., PowerPoint), and written summaries for executive audiences.

• Experience interacting comfortably and effectively with various levels of management and external partners and stakeholders

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree

• Familiarity with or an eagerness to learn continuous improvement concepts such as standard work and KPIs is

• Experience and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs, tasks and priorities effectively.

PayTransparencyStatement:

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

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

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.

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 healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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