Director, Project Leadership
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Job Location:
Alameda, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 169300 - 338700
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT ABBOTT
At Abbott we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. Thats why were focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. Were revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our location in Alameda CA currently has an opportunity for a Program Director. This person will manage our Customer Service Enablement project portfolio leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch services that enable us to better support our customers. They are expected to be directly involved in problem solving and decision making by the various project teams and must assure that the decisions are consistent with the overall commercial and Divisional objectives of the program.
WHAT YOULL DO
Portfolio leadership from intake through prioritization and execution
Continuously confirm delivery plans against strategic rationale and monitor cross-portfolio dependencies
Ensures Division-wide thinking and problem-solving are incorporated into project execution.
Drives for resolution in cross-functional problem solving communication and integration.
Serves as the liaison between the team and management.
This position is highly visible and accountable responsible for reporting to Senior Management the activities issues and risks in the development and commercialization of the new product.
Prepares and presents information on an as-needed basis to assure the continuity of projects.
Executes programs to completion and assures successful market entry or makes a timely recommendation to Management to terminate a program if required by technical commercial or other developments that may result in project failure if not resolved through creative problem solving.
Management of a team of project leaders including coaching and issue resolution for project scope priority cross-functional resourcing budget development execution and commercial launch planning/schedules
Drives continuous improvement for portfolio management and product/service development processes and tools.
Ensures that project valuation data is current and that key project value assumptions are intact.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING
Typically the incumbent would have a Bachelors or Masters degree in a business or a technical discipline.
Technical background in engineering or computer science preferred.
MBA desirable.
Minimum 10 years experience as a Project Director/Project Manager in a medical device or software company preferably including experience with consumer-focused products.
Cross-functional experience in the areas of IT/R&D Customer Service or Sales Enablement Commercial Clinical Regulatory Privacy Quality and Manufacturing are desired.
Knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices is a plus (eg FDA ISO QSR design controls).
Demonstrated track record of successfully managing medical device / software projects from concept to market.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people at all levels of the organization within a variety of departments.
Strong leadership and the ability to collect information from multiple sources and synthesize integrate and resolve conflicting requirements and cross-functional issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent negotiation and influence skills.
Has expertise in working with external suppliers partners and/or customers.
Proficient with use of various software applications such as MS Word MS Excel MS Project MS Powerpoint.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
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: 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.
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The base pay for this position is
$169300.00 $338700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Project Management
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 2601 Harbor Bay Parkway
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Experience:
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Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Cold Calling
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Team Management
- Auto Estimating
- Financial Management
- Contracts
About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
