Program Manager- Casa Grande, AZ

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.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition 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 life.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for managing people responsible for programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a product through the design process and into a finished state for external customers.
• Plans and directs schedules. Monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with customers on technical matters.
• Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Assigns and monitors work of program staff, providing technical support and direction.
• Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational
  objectives.
  
  • Creates an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Provides direction and guidance to exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff who exercise significant latitude and
  independence in their assignments.
  
  • May supervise non-exempt employees.
  • Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
  • Demonstrates effective change leadership.
  • Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.
  • Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing
  technical/professional knowledge and skills.
  
  • Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.).
  • Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required, PMP certification and/or Masters in business/related function desirable
• Understanding of the strategic and operational context of the projects or business unit; organizational savvy
• 8 years’ experience in project leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in leading teams
• Knowledge new product development process principles and experience working in stage gate processes – desirable
• Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills method
• Extensive knowledge of and competency in project management methodology and processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, working in teams, issues management, monitoring and reporting, and documentation
• Strong written and presentation skills; ability to communicate visually/effectively with senior management
• Ability to negotiate consensus among diverse groups and influence the activities of others not in own reporting structure
• Personal integrity and courage to escalate issues about the project and to advocate for responsible solutions to management
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Ability to plan and facilitate meetings / discussions

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

  Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.