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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Senior Program Manager-Strategic Initiatives

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutritional products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.  

Our location in Abbott Park, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Program Manager-Strategic Initiatives.

Main Purpose of Role

• The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading strategic commercial initiatives for Abbott Nutrition across global market geographies

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead with Excellence: Lead projects and manage relevant workstreams by managing cross-functional core teams to meet program objectives for strategic initiatives in the areas of commercial, marketing, digital, eCommerce, and supply chain. Core responsibilities include:
  • Project planning and timeline
  • Resource planning (People, tools etc.) and allocation
  • Regular executive status updates where applicable
  • Project financial metrics such as budget, COGS, and capital where applicable
  • Scope Control
  • Adhere to Abbott policies (local and global) while solving for a problem or designing something new
  • Lead global roll out plan and execution of that plan

• Change Management and Risk Assessment:
  • Identify potential roadblocks early and implement counter measures where applicable
  • If risks cannot be mitigated within the core team, determine appropriate means to communicate and elevate issues to appropriate individuals within the organization.
  • Provide leadership during any scope change and work with respective cross-functional SMEs to deliver on goals for assigned development programs.
  • Interface with appropriate internal and external resources (regulatory, customers, etc.) to ensure the program meet regulatory and customer requirements.

• Lead with Agility:
  • Be proactive to identify opportunities for improving overall business performance of the assigned programs.
  • Manage multiple projects at the same time at different stages of project lifecycle
  • Mange global implementation adhering to local and global standards.
  • Be proactive in managing stakeholder expectations and communicating to management and team members where applicable
• People management:
  • Lead a complex program organization that includes both direct, indirect, contract, and dotted-line reports
  • Lead and develop key talents in regional program managers to pipeline strategic initiative leaders for the business

Minimum Education/Professional Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in the area of Information Technology or Business Administration preferred. Candidates with MBA is a plus
• Minimum 12 years of relevant working experience is required. Relevant experience in the areas of commercial operations, marketing, digital, or information technology is preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of end-end program management experience is required
• Experience in managing global teams is a plus

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members to ensure proper systems and plan alignment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels in the organization
• Previous experience working in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Project

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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