Matthew Wood
About Matthew Wood
Matthew Wood is the Senior Manager and Site Engineering Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Syracuse, New York, with extensive experience in project management and engineering.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Matthew Wood holds the position of Senior Manager - Site Engineering Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Syracuse, New York. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing a site project engineering group that includes three direct reports and five project management consultants. His responsibilities encompass developing and maintaining a strategic site master plan to ensure continuous operations for product delivery. Additionally, he creates and implements policies, standards, and procedures for various projects ranging from over $10 million in facility and infrastructure investments to over $100,000 in manufacturing improvements.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Matthew Wood served as a Senior Project Engineer at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2020 in Syracuse, New York. His 11-month tenure involved contributing to the engineering department under the broader site operations. He played a vital role in the engineering processes, aiding in the company’s efforts to improve site efficiency and performance.
Professional Background at O'Brien & Gere
Matthew Wood has extensive experience working at O'Brien & Gere (OBG) in various roles over several years. From 2017 to 2019, he was a Project Manager in the Syracuse, New York Area, managing and executing engineering projects. Prior to that, he worked as a Project Engineer/Assistant PM from 2015 to 2017 and as a BIM & Project Engineer from 2014 to 2015. His earliest role at OBG was as an Architectural Designer from 2010 to 2013, where he spent three years utilizing his design skills in various projects.
Educational Background
Matthew Wood attained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Construction Management and Sustainable Engineering from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry between 2010 and 2012. Prior to that, he completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Architectural Technology from Onondaga Community College from 2008 to 2010. These academic credentials provided him with a strong foundation in construction management, sustainable engineering, and architectural technology.
Responsibilities and Leadership
In his role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Matthew Wood leads various site projects and plays a critical role in matrix leadership by bringing together teams and functional groups to deliver project portfolios. He focuses on prioritizing the capital portfolio by analyzing continuous site opportunities through regular discussions with functional group leadership. His responsibilities also include evaluating project performance, providing coaching and mentoring, and ensuring decisions are made with a focus on safety, product delivery, and adherence to policies and processes. His leadership is key in resolving project challenges and determining resource needs.