Associate Director, Reliability

Associate Director, GTS Reliability (Requisition R1603384) Position Summary The Associate Director, GTS Reliability will champion the implementation and execution of Bristol Myers Squibb’s reliability vision and strategy. This role collaborates with sites, functions, and the broader Reliability network to develop and implement strategies that foster a continuous improvement culture and drive sustainable, flawless execution and performance improvement. Key Responsibilities Maximo Implementation UAT & Design • Script creation, approval and execution• Defect management• Design and requirement creation• Cutover & Data Strategy (cutover plan, data load strategy, master data load) Site implementation plan and summary report• Release for use document (one set per cutover)• Go‑Live support and 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) Reliability Excellence, Performance & Governance • Global KPI development and oversight• Maturity assessment and KPI support• Reliability Engineering & Management leadership for Reliability Framework Pillars• Work Order Management and Asset Management leadership • Implementation of the BSM REx framework across global sites Qualifications & Experience Education • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or equivalent), Management, Project Management, or related field• Master’s degree (MBA or Engineering) is strongly preferred for global leadership roles Experience • 12–20+ years in Maintenance & Reliability Engineering, Asset Management / Lifecycle Management, or regulated industry operations• 5+ years in senior leadership roles with global or multi‑site responsibility• Proven record of driving standardization, governance and continuous improvement initiatives Technical Competencies • Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis & FMEA• Predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, failure analysis and lifecycle optimization• Asset Management & Lifecycle Strategy, asset criticality assessment, risk prioritization• Capital planning, State of Good Repair, lifecycle cost optimization• BSM REx framework (work execution management, risk‑based prioritization, standardized asset data management)• Advanced CMMS/EAM systems (Maximo, SAP, etc.) and predictive technologies (condition monitoring, IoT) Leadership & Business Competencies • Define and deploy global reliability frameworks and standards• Establish governance, KPIs, and maturity models across sites• Align reliability strategy with business goals, safety, compliance and operational excellence• Financial and business acumen: budget ownership (OPEX & CAPEX), ROI and lifecycle cost analysis, capital prioritization strategies BMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility for complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr