Senior, Program Management- (North Chicago, Worcester, Waco, or California)

The ME&C Associate Director is a global program management expert responsible for managing major global programs and projects across disciplines and multiple manufacturing locations. They organize and lead high-performing cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of device and combination product industrialization programs.

The program manager is to provide strategic oversight for one or more industrialization programs responsible for ensuring that each program achieves its business objectives supporting both AbbVies pipeline products and lifecycle. This individual provides leadership and coordinated program management for all manufacturing and / or technical activities needed to ensure successful transfer and industrialization of the assigned products.

The chosen candidate is to use their broad understanding of Product Development Manufacturing Quality and Regulatory Affairs to translate the business objectives into actionable program execution strategies with clearly defined deliverables and milestones. The program manager is to kick-off project / transfer teams remove barriers to success realize opportunities mitigate risks and successfully drive completion of program deliverables.

Success in this role requires a passionate pro-active program manager with exceptional organizational skills an enterprise leadership mind-set and the ability to engage align and empower functional and project managers in Manufacturing Engineering Product Development Science & Technology Quality Supply Chain Trade Compliance and Procurement.

Responsibilities :

• Using a collection of program management tools independently define and document the program scope execution strategies resources deliverables and milestones. Create implement and maintain PM tools.
• Develop cost estimates secure funding / resources through Financial Planning and Long-Range Planning processes manage the program per plan report actual and forecasted spend and resolve financial variances.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional resources in a manner that results in the formation of effective inclusive high-performing teams with success-oriented focus. Mentor and develop program and project managers.
• Articulate the program execution strategy deliverables and milestones to appropriate internal and external stakeholders maintaining a clear consistent narrative to foster engagement understanding and alignment.
• Work collaboratively with the program team to implement effective program governance structures work breakdown structures roles and responsibilities integrated timelines and communication plans.
• Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans; implement as needed to keep the program on track.
• Identify and realize opportunities that result in acceleration efficiency and cost avoidance / reduction. Understand and integrate changes in the global landscape for device and combination product industrialization global quality and regulatory requirements and pathways for approval / market access in programs to deliver acceleration and value.
• Ensure the program team and stakeholders are aligned and the program is being executed efficiently. Manage competing timelines and make difficult decisions regarding priorities across the program. Drive rapid identification communication and resolution of issues. Enable informed decision making robust cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement of program management practices and tools.
• Plan and facilitate program meetings document minutes and actions follow-up on closure and hold team members accountable for decisions and deliverables.
• Ensure that programs and projects are technically and financially closed out upon completion and any on-going responsibilities are formally transferred to appropriate parties.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law :

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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Work :

No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Presentation Skills,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Agile,Process Improvement,Conflict Management,Earned Value Management,Project Management,Product Management,Microsoft Project,Contracts

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1