Project Manager

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to : Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. As a Project Manager, you will define, plan, coordinate and integrate activities associated with upgrades/changes to existing products. These activities include coordination of artwork and packaging, in house and third part manufacturing, inventory phase in and phase out, procurement and all other manufacturing/operations/supply chain activities associated with launching new products or changing existing products. Document and maintain all project related plans, schedules, meeting minutes, management reviews, etc. Will be responsible for tracking and reporting project status and progress to Management. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA. What You’ll Work On Manage on-market product changes by leading a cross-functional team through impact assessment, project planning, risk management, and execution. Develop and maintain project plans that align with project scope, clearly illustrate the team's progress, and serve as the foundation to report the status of the project. Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality. Help to prioritize activities among several programs to balance resource availability, program status and schedule, and business need. Work with functional leadership to anticipate and solve problems, and work to break down barriers in program management. Participate in review meetings representing worldwide cross-functional teams plans including development, marketing, sales, regulatory, and operations. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Required Qualifications Associate’s degree Minimum 4 years of relevant experience is required including knowledge of Program Management tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Word. This position requires the ability to collect information from multiple sources, sort through, integrate, and resolve any conflicting requirements, and drive an organization through the various issues to result in a successful project execution. Preferred Qualifications Good interpersonal and presentation skills are required in leading cross-function teams and communicating project status. The ability to manage multiple projects and handle complexity. Experience in labeling, product development, or manufacturing for medical device products. Experience working with complex product ecosystems. Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : ://abbottbenefits.com/ Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at :// and on Facebook at :// The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr RXinsider LTD.