Associate Director, Reliability

Job description

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position SummaryThe Associate Director, GTS Reliability will be responsible for driving the adoption and execution of the BMS reliability vision and strategy in line with business expectations. This role oversees and collaborates with sites, functions, and the greater Reliability network to develop and implement strategies that drive a continuous improvement culture. This position is a key contributor to the development and execution of reliability initiatives, strategic scorecards and dashboards, best practices in business processes, operational excellence principles, and systems development and deployment. It will be critical that this position work with leaders across PDS to meet business objectives and build the foundations to drive continuous, sustainable, flawless execution and performance improvement. Key area of focus over the next year: Maximo deployment. Key Responsibilities1. Maximo ImplementationUAT & Design User Acceptance Testing (UAT): script creation, approval, and execution Defect management Design and requirement creation Cutover & Data Strategy Cutover strategy development (one per cutover) Data load strategy and support — manual, bulk, and phased approaches based on each cutover Master data load strategy Site implementation plan and summary report Release for use document (one set per cutover) Go-Live Support Hyper Care support post-deployment SME training Change Management Roles and responsibilities definition SOP identification, tracking, and translation Security matrix within Maximo Roles impacted assessment Communication plan Project justification and strategy Change control creation, approval, and closure (site and/or global) 2. Reliability ExcellencePerformance & Governance Global KPI development and oversight Maturity assessment and KPI support REx Framework Pillars Leadership for Reliability Reliability Engineering Management Work Order Management Asset Management Qualifications & ExperienceEducationRequired: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent), Management, Project Management, or a related field Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or Engineering) — strongly preferred for global leadership roles Experience12–20+ years across the following areas:Maintenance & Reliability Engineering Asset Management / Lifecycle Management Manufacturing or regulated industry operations 5+ years in senior leadership roles Proven global or multi-site responsibility driving standardization and governance Technical CompetenciesReliability Engineering & Maintenance Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and FMEA Predictive and preventive maintenance strategies Failure analysis and lifecycle optimization Asset Management & Lifecycle Strategy Asset criticality assessment and risk prioritization Capital planning and State of Good Repair (SGR) Lifecycle cost optimization BMS REx framework, which includes:Asset Criticality Assessment Work Execution Management Risk-based prioritization Standardized asset data management Digital Systems Expertise Advanced CMMS/EAM systems (Maximo, SAP, etc.) Predictive technologies (condition monitoring, IoT) Leadership & Business CompetenciesStrategy and Governance Define and deploy global reliability frameworks and standards Establish governance, KPIs, and maturity models across sites Align reliability strategy with business goals, safety and compliance, and operational excellence Financial and Business Acumen Budget ownership (OPEX & CAPEX) ROI and lifecycle cost analysis Capital prioritization strategies If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Compensation Overview: New Brunswick - NJ - US: $168,140 - $203,744 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. ​Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. *Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinica