Senior Project Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives.   As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.  Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be part of a team that is responsible for driving cross-functional Digital Product Programs and capabilities from initial concept to market launch that drive the Consumer strategic objectives. You will assist with Digital Product strategy, evaluate ideas, prioritize features, define releases with R&D, manage product roadmap, timelines, budget, coordinate and drive ADC worldwide R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality and Commercial activities associated with these projects. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Formulates, harmonizes and consolidates project scopes, plans, strategies, and budgets for one or more projects, working closely with functional Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts from R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functions.
• Leads a variety of different types of digital projects, including launching new products and services: system implementations, application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and Quality System application upgrades and deployments.
• Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to prioritize activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables, schedule, and business needs.
• Interface with other disciplines, internal clients, project staff and internal and external experts as required. Coordinate all cross functional activities associated with launching new products or changing existing products.
• Has the flexibility to quickly adapt and produce in a rapidly changing environment, meeting aggressive product launch schedules.
• Champions PMO best practices to drive better project planning, execution, project prioritization and change management within Commercial Programs.

Experiences You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelors Degree in a discipline appropriate to the project or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project management processes.
• Ability to understand the fundamental solution being developed/deployed - its business value, roadmap, how it fits with the overall strategy or risks.
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