Senior Director, T&I Performance & Operations Enablement

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 . Enterprise Learning | Talent & Inclusion Strategic Responsibilities Serve as a key strategic partner to the Chief Learning Officer and Learning Leadership Team, shaping and driving the long-term vision and strategy for Enterprise Learning. Lead the design and execution of large-scale learning initiatives and transformation programs that align with organizational priorities and Talent & Inclusion objectives. Champion innovation and continuous improvement, introducing new methodologies, technologies, and operating models to advance learning effectiveness and impact. Represent Enterprise Learning at the enterprise level, building strong partnerships with senior leaders across functions and geographies. Provide strategic leadership in the development or expansion of a Global Capability Center (GCC) or similar global shared service, leveraging global resources to maximize value. Operational Responsibilities Oversee the full financial management lifecycle for the Learning organization, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource optimization. Establish and continuously improve governance frameworks to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and risk management across all learning initiatives. Direct the operationalization of key projects, ensuring effective project management, resource allocation, and delivery of results. Lead the preparation of executive-level communications, business reviews, and presentations for senior stakeholders. Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and accountability across the global learning team and matrix partners. Key Capabilities Exceptional financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets at scale. Proven ability to design and implement governance and operational frameworks in large, matrixed organizations. Outstanding project and program management skills, with a track record of delivering enterprise-wide initiatives. Superior communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities at the executive level. Strategic, innovative, and solutions-oriented mindset, with a passion for advancing learning and talent development. Ability to inspire, lead, and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic, global environment. The Best Suited Candidates Will Have Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or related field) strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in learning, HR, operations, or related fields, with significant leadership responsibility. Demonstrated success in managing large budgets and financial processes for enterprise functions. Deep experience in strategy and operations within learning, HR, or talent organizations. Direct experience developing or leading a Global Capability Center (GCC) or similar global shared service is highly desirable. Expertise in change management, digital transformation, and agile ways of working. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills. Experience working in global, highly matrixed organizations. #LI-Hybrid 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.

Requirements

• Exceptional financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets at scale.
• Proven ability to design and implement governance and operational frameworks in large, matrixed organizations.
• Outstanding project and program management skills, with a track record of delivering enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Superior communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities at the executive level.
• Strategic, innovative, and solutions-oriented mindset, with a passion for advancing learning and talent development.
• Ability to inspire, lead, and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic, global environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or related field) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in learning, HR, operations, or related fields, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in managing large budgets and financial processes for enterprise functions.
• Deep experience in strategy and operations within learning, HR, or talent organizations.
• Expertise in change management, digital transformation, and agile ways of working.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
• Experience working in global, highly matrixed organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience developing or leading a Global Capability Center (GCC) or similar global shared service is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key strategic partner to the Chief Learning Officer and Learning Leadership Team, shaping and driving the long-term vision and strategy for Enterprise Learning.
• Lead the design and execution of large-scale learning initiatives and transformation programs that align with organizational priorities and Talent & Inclusion objectives.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, introducing new methodologies, technologies, and operating models to advance learning effectiveness and impact.
• Represent Enterprise Learning at the enterprise level, building strong partnerships with senior leaders across functions and geographies.
• Provide strategic leadership in the development or expansion of a Global Capability Center (GCC) or similar global shared service, leveraging global resources to maximize value.
• Oversee the full financial management lifecycle for the Learning organization, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource optimization.
• Establish and continuously improve governance frameworks to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and risk management across all learning initiatives.
• Direct the operationalization of key projects, ensuring effective project management, resource allocation, and delivery of results.
• Lead the preparation of executive-level communications, business reviews, and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and accountability across the global learning team and matrix partners.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees