Manager of Global Project and Programs Business Excellence (Lake Forest, IL)

Job ID: 31157157Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Illinois - Lake ForestJob Type: Full timeCategory: Business SupportIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-07-29Abbott 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.About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 high employer contributionTuition 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity This is not a remote opportunityQualified candidates must currently live in the Chicagoland area.Traveling up to 10%Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.The Manager, Production & Process Control, Global Business Excellence, leads strategic, cross-functional initiatives across the Core Laboratory Diagnostics Division to drive operational excellence, business performance, and margin improvement. This role partners with executive leadership to align programs with divisional priorities and leads Lean and Lean Six Sigma initiatives that deliver sustainable results across global operations.What You’ll Work OnStrategic Program LeadershipLead enterprise-wide, cross-functional programs across Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, R&D, and Supply Chain.Drive Global Business Excellence and transformation initiatives that support growth, profitability, and strategic objectives.Ensure alignment of projects, value streams, and executive priorities.Operational ExcellencePromote a culture of continuous improvement across global locations.Lead Lean and Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity, quality, service, and cost performance.Support Operational Excellence roadmap development, opportunity prioritization, and implementation planning.Executive Stakeholder ManagementProvide program updates and recommendations to executive leadership.Partner with senior leaders to align strategic initiatives with business objectives.Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and performance analysis.Business ImpactDeliver measurable improvements in productivity, cost reduction, margin expansion, and operational performance.Identify and execute value creation opportunities across the organization.Drive sustainable business results through effective program leadership and execution.Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline.Minimum 8 years of progressive experience across multiple business functions.Demonstrated success leading large-scale business improvement initiatives and delivering measurable financial and operational results.Strong project and program management expertise with a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.Preferred QualificationsLean Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Project Management certification.Experience in healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, or regulated manufacturing environments.Expertise in Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations.Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Experience influencing senior leaders and leading high-performing teams.Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a global matrix organization.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillslean six sigmaproject managementoperational excellenceprogram managementcontinuous improvementstakeholder managementcross-functional leadershipbusiness transformationsupply chain managementmanufacturing operationsregulatory compliancehealthcare industry knowledgediagnostics industry knowledgecost reductionmargin expansionexecutive communicationteam leadershipdata-driven decision makingprogram implementationvalue creationlean manufacturingproject management certificationblack belt certification