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We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Define and lead the service portfolio strategy for an assigned BD platform, aligned with platform priorities, customer needs, installed base opportunities, and business growth goals.
- Own the lifecycle of service offerings, including concept development, business case creation, launch, sustainment, optimization, and retirement.
- Identify unmet customer needs and growth opportunities across the installed base of MMS Dispensing systems and translate them into differentiated aftermarket service offerings, service programs, maintenance solutions, digital capabilities, and lifecycle services.
- Partner with service operations, platform product management, commercial teams, finance, and regional stakeholders to develop and execute service portfolio roadmaps.
- Develop business cases and commercialization plans for new and enhanced service offerings, including value proposition, pricing, attach strategy, and revenue potential.
- Analyze service portfolio performance using metrics such as service revenue, margin, attach rate, renewal, utilization, and customer adoption to guide decisions and improvements.
- Evaluate market trends, competitive aftermarket service models, equipment lifecycle management practices, customer workflows, and installed-base support requirements to identify opportunities for portfolio differentiation.
- Support the creation of scalable global service offerings while partnering with regions to adapt for local market needs where appropriate.
- Partner with regional commercial, marketing, and service teams to enable effective positioning, commercialization, and adoption of the service portfolio within local markets, providing value propositions, messaging, sales enablement tools, training, and launch support to drive growth and customer value.
- Lead cross-functional governance for service portfolio decisions, ensuring alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and roadmap investments.
- Communicate service portfolio strategy, performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Typically 5–10 years of experience in service portfolio management, product management, aftermarket services, strategic marketing, or related roles supporting capital equipment, medical devices, diagnostic instruments, laboratory automation, automated dispensing systems, or healthcare technology platforms.
- Demonstrated experience managing service portfolios, aftermarket services, or service offerings associated with capital equipment or installed-base technologies, including service lifecycle management, commercialization, maintenance programs, customer support solutions, and portfolio performance optimization.
- Strong understanding of recurring service models, service contracts, digital and professional services, installed base strategy, and service business economics.
- Experience developing business cases, pricing strategies, and go-to-market approaches for service offerings.
- Ability to synthesize customer, market, operational, and financial insights into actionable portfolio recommendations.
- Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, including service, sales, marketing, finance, and platform/product stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in international and cross-cultural environments, collaborating across regions, functions, and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using service performance metrics to drive portfolio decisions and growth actions.
- Preferred experience in regulated medical device or healthcare technology environments, particularly supporting capital equipment platforms, installed-base service businesses, field service organizations, and global aftermarket service operations.
Preferred Attributes
- MBA or advanced degree
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance customer value, commercial performance, and operational feasibility.
- Strong business acumen with a growth mindset and understanding of recurring revenue models.
- Highly analytical, structured, and comfortable using data to make portfolio recommendations.
- Collaborative and influential, with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills. Customer-focused and market-oriented, with the ability to identify unmet needs and translate them into scalable service solutions.
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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.
Why Join Us?
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.
To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering or a related field
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens S7
- Proficiency with SCADA systems and HMI configuration and maintenance
- Five or more years of experience in an automation or controls engineering environment
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodology and process improvement tools
- Professional certification such as Certified Automation Professional or equivalent credential
Tips for Your Automation Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to specific platforms
Automation managers get hired for domain expertise, so your resume should name the specific systems you have configured or deployed, whether that is PLCs, SCADA, or robotic process automation tools, not just the category.
Quantify reliability and throughput improvements
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just responsibilities. Replace vague phrases like 'improved efficiency' with specific before-and-after comparisons: downtime reduced, cycle time cut, or defect rate lowered after your process changes took effect.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists automation manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry vertical carefully
An automation manager role in a food and beverage plant requires a very different skill set than one in a semiconductor fab. Search by industry to avoid applying to roles where your platform experience does not translate, which saves time for both sides.
Prepare a whiteboard or technical scenario exercise
Many employers ask you to design an automation solution for a described production problem on the spot. Practice walking through sensor selection, control logic, and failure modes out loud so your reasoning is clear and structured under pressure.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Automation manager offers often leave budget authority, headcount, and capital expenditure approval ambiguous. Before accepting, clarify what systems you own end-to-end and what requires sign-off, since those boundaries define your actual impact on day one.
Automation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most automation managers?
Siemens, Amazon, and Graybar are hiring the most automation managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to be highest at companies expanding production capacity or running facility modernization programs.
How many automation manager jobs are remote?
About 67% of automation manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most automation roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include robotic process automation for back-office workflows and automation program management roles that do not require direct floor supervision.
How do you become an automation manager?
Start with a degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, then build hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting control systems in a production environment. Move into project lead or senior engineer roles where you manage small teams or automation projects, then pursue a Certified Automation Professional credential to demonstrate leadership-level competency to hiring managers.
How do you get hired as an automation manager with little experience?
Focus on roles titled automation engineer lead or controls project engineer, which are stepping-stone positions that carry managerial responsibilities without requiring a manager title on your resume. Build a portfolio of documented projects showing you have owned a system end-to-end, from requirements through commissioning, and highlight any cross-functional coordination or vendor management you handled.
What does the automation manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen, a technical interview covering control system design and troubleshooting scenarios, and a final round with operations or plant leadership. Some add a whiteboard exercise where you design a solution for a described production problem. Expect questions about how you have managed contractors, handled system failures, and prioritized competing capital projects.
Where can I find and apply to automation manager jobs?
You can find and apply to automation manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and control system experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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