• Associate Program Manager

    Abbott (Sylmar, CA)


    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.

    _MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE_

    Direct, manage and coordinate Program Development projects through cross-functional teams.

    _MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES_

    _•_ Responsible for development and execution of detailed project plans to achieve overall program goals.

     

    _•_ Lead, coordinate and/or participate on cross-functional team activities from Concept Phase through Product Launch Phase.

     

    _•_ Responsible and accountable for meeting program development requirements, meeting program cost goals, quality objectives and time-to-market objectives.

     

    _•_ Analyze complex problems including those related to project risks. identify their impact. establish probabilities.

     

    _•_ Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business and quality standards.

     

    _•_ Travel up to 30% of the time both domestically and internationally by any means necessary to support organizational goals.

     

    _•_ Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

     

    _•_ Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.

    _QUALIFICATIONS_

    Bachelors Degree

     

    Preferably in Engineering, science or a closely related discipline.

    OR

    An equivalent combination of education and work experience

    _Experience/Background_

    Skilled in project planning and management

     

    Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

     

    Demonstrated good judgment

     

    working knowledge of new product development methodologies

     

    Ability to be creative in achieving objectives while assuring compliance to internal and external requirements

     

    Ability to utilize commonly accepted project management tools to assist in the development of and adherence to a schedule

     

    Ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors

     

    Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships

     

    Display socially and professionally appropriate behavior

     

    Ability to work independently and in groups

     

    Ability to work cross-functionally

     

    Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; ability to prioritize.

     

    **Minimum 3 years** Complex, technical program / project management to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.

     

    The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]