Job Description
The Program Manager for the Meetings & Events (M&E) Centre of Excellence will lead the planning execution and oversight of Project Genesis across multiple OUS affiliates. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to align project objectives managing stakeholder relationships and acting as a primary point of contact to ensure clear and effective communication. The Program Manager will be responsible for identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies overseeing the project budget for cost-effective resource allocation and ensuring adherence to AbbVies high standards of quality and reputation. Additional responsibilities include providing regular project updates to senior leadership facilitating change management processes to optimize transitions and collaborating with training teams to implement tailored training programs for staff and suppliers. This role demands strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills to drive the successful implementation of a centralized standardized event management framework.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning execution and supervision of the M&E Coe project across multiple OUS affiliates ensuring timely and successful completion.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders fostering collaboration and clear communication.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Procurement Business Solutions Group (BSG) and affiliate representatives to align project objectives.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
- Oversee project budget ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and financial transparency.
- Maintain a focus on upholding AbbVies standards of quality and reputation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership highlighting key milestones challenges and achievements.
- Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and process optimizations during implementation.
- Collaborate with training teams to develop and roll out tailored training programs for staff and suppliers.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in business administration Project Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program or project management preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of interacting effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to identify issues analyse information and develop innovative solutions.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Familiarity with project management software and tools (Smartsheet); experience with event management platforms is an advantage.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond proactively to challenges.
- Direct experience or familiarity with the meeting planning space is highly desirable to ensure smooth project integration and execution.
- Strong understanding of organizational change and process workflows to support the transition to unified operating models.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing relationships across various regions.
Top skills:
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- Project Management.
- Organizational skills.
- Stakeholder Management & Engagement.
- Change Management.
- Organizational Change.