ABBOTT LABORATORIES Project Manager, Strategic Operations Systems Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

As a Project Manager, Strategic Operations Systems, you will develop and drive the division’s strategy for key operations systems and processes (e.g. ERP, PLM, MES, etc.) including selecting, launching, maintaining and improving utilization of the systems.  You will lead cross-functional teams and manage medium to large-scale enterprise/business level projects that will drive continuous improvement of Operations systems/processes to set up the organization for growth and success.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate current and potential future Operations systems and processes, evaluate them against user needs, and provide system/process recommendations to maximize operational performance.
• Effectively manage multiple medium to small projects or one large and complex project.
• Oversee of all phases of the project management from Initiation to Closure.
• Develop and manage project plan including ensuring clarity of scope, realistic timelines, adequate resources, and maintenance of project budget.
• Document project plan in Project Management software and maintain project documentation.
• Manage cross-functional project timeline and drive project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Proactively identify and manage project opportunities/issues/risks.
• Resolve project team conflicts and drive timely decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executives and internal end users.
• Create and deliver project review presentations.
• Take ownership of hands-on management and tracking of overall team progress and provide detailed project status reports and updates.
• Drive for results and accountability within self and others.

Preferred Qualification

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar
• Proven track record and demonstrated abilities in project management skills and other related disciplines.
• Demonstrated Leadership and/or Project Management in an FDA regulated or regulated industry (e.g. aerospace).
• Experience/familiarity with Windchill, SAP, and MES systems a plus.
• Experienced at leading complex programs delivering milestones on time and on budget with quality per customer expectations.
• Skilled in project planning, risk management, project execution and communication to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in proactive continuous improvement of business processes.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with a hands-on approach, and excellent decision making and prioritizing ability.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the project environment.
• Three to five years relevant experience in leadership/project management roles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent ability to plan, organize and problem solve.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft products – Excel, Power Point, MS Project.