Abbott
Director, Program Management & Business Excellence
Abbott, Livermore, California, United States, 94551
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Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. About Abbott Abbott 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. Working at Abbott At 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 contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our
Livermore, CA
location in the Abbott Heart Failure, Acelis Connected Health (ACH) business. Our Heart Failure solutions address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges. As the Director, Program Management & Business Excellence you’ll direct the Project Management Office, Business Analytics, and Process Excellence departments to analyze, define, gain management approval, and implement key strategic programs. Leads and manages high-impact change programs that significantly improve the product experience and productivity of the division. What You’ll Work On Lead with Purpose: Oversee portfolio-level activities, ensuring strategic alignment and success across existing and future programs as part of the leadership team. Drive Results: Manage program scope, risks, schedules, resources, and budgets to achieve outstanding outcomes. Establish sustaining processes to continuously assess (cost/capacity evaluation) and modeling for GMI projects globally across the P&L. Manage the monthly business planning review cycle. Collaborate and Influence: Work cross-functionally and across sites to resolve conflicts and elevate program success, while leading the ACH product development operational cadence. Mentor and Develop: Identify and nurture talent within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Communicate Effectively: Partner with senior leadership informing progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations. Lead and Innovate: Take charge of portfolio-level activities, driving both current programs and future strategies. Strategic Prioritization: Master the art of prioritizing programs and cadence, owning the delivery of cadence of product releases that guide our success. Dynamic Management: Navigate the complexities of program scope, risks, schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure our portfolio thrives. Financial Stewardship: Oversee the portfolio budget for both expenses and capital expenditures, ensuring every dollar counts towards our mission. Influential Leadership: Use judgment and influence across the organization to foster collaboration and innovation; lead by example. Conflict Resolution: Tackle cross-functional conflicts head-on, ensuring smooth sailing for all portfolios and programs. Collaborative Leadership: Lead the various steering committees alongside other functional leaders, shaping future initiatives. Team Readiness: Assess program team readiness before pivotal steering committee meetings, ensuring preparedness. Elevate Challenges: Bring critical issues to Leadership, ensuring transparency and proactive solutions. Empower and Train: Identify, develop, and train core teams, cultivating leadership skills across the organization. Accountability Champion: Set clear objectives with regular follow-up and variance tracking; conduct annual performance reviews and supervisory responsibilities as applicable. Safety First: Maintain a safe and professional work environment, prioritizing the well-being of all team members. Directly oversees project management, process excellence, and business analytics leaders; maintains a culture of accountability through clear objectives and follow-up. Time management, schedule adherence, and attendance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. 10 years leading projects in the medical device, biomedical, or high-tech industries, with preference for medical device expertise. 4 years managing technical staff with deep understanding of the medical device industry. Proven ability to synthesize complex business and technical aspects of large-scale development programs. Familiarity with cross-division models in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse environment. Strong goal setting, feedback, and relationship-building skills; able to lead by example. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to engage with all levels including senior management. Exceptional planning, multi-tasking, and follow-up skills; ability to hold others accountable. Ability to travel approximately 10%, with occasional international trips. Preferred Qualifications Delivery of software in a regulated industry. Lean / six sigma black belt. Experience with PowerBI or other business performance software. Medical Device Industry Experience. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits , which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $169,300.00 – $338,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Director, Program Management & Business Excellence
role at
Abbott .
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. About Abbott Abbott 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. Working at Abbott At 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 contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our
Livermore, CA
location in the Abbott Heart Failure, Acelis Connected Health (ACH) business. Our Heart Failure solutions address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges. As the Director, Program Management & Business Excellence you’ll direct the Project Management Office, Business Analytics, and Process Excellence departments to analyze, define, gain management approval, and implement key strategic programs. Leads and manages high-impact change programs that significantly improve the product experience and productivity of the division. What You’ll Work On Lead with Purpose: Oversee portfolio-level activities, ensuring strategic alignment and success across existing and future programs as part of the leadership team. Drive Results: Manage program scope, risks, schedules, resources, and budgets to achieve outstanding outcomes. Establish sustaining processes to continuously assess (cost/capacity evaluation) and modeling for GMI projects globally across the P&L. Manage the monthly business planning review cycle. Collaborate and Influence: Work cross-functionally and across sites to resolve conflicts and elevate program success, while leading the ACH product development operational cadence. Mentor and Develop: Identify and nurture talent within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Communicate Effectively: Partner with senior leadership informing progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations. Lead and Innovate: Take charge of portfolio-level activities, driving both current programs and future strategies. Strategic Prioritization: Master the art of prioritizing programs and cadence, owning the delivery of cadence of product releases that guide our success. Dynamic Management: Navigate the complexities of program scope, risks, schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure our portfolio thrives. Financial Stewardship: Oversee the portfolio budget for both expenses and capital expenditures, ensuring every dollar counts towards our mission. Influential Leadership: Use judgment and influence across the organization to foster collaboration and innovation; lead by example. Conflict Resolution: Tackle cross-functional conflicts head-on, ensuring smooth sailing for all portfolios and programs. Collaborative Leadership: Lead the various steering committees alongside other functional leaders, shaping future initiatives. Team Readiness: Assess program team readiness before pivotal steering committee meetings, ensuring preparedness. Elevate Challenges: Bring critical issues to Leadership, ensuring transparency and proactive solutions. Empower and Train: Identify, develop, and train core teams, cultivating leadership skills across the organization. Accountability Champion: Set clear objectives with regular follow-up and variance tracking; conduct annual performance reviews and supervisory responsibilities as applicable. Safety First: Maintain a safe and professional work environment, prioritizing the well-being of all team members. Directly oversees project management, process excellence, and business analytics leaders; maintains a culture of accountability through clear objectives and follow-up. Time management, schedule adherence, and attendance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. 10 years leading projects in the medical device, biomedical, or high-tech industries, with preference for medical device expertise. 4 years managing technical staff with deep understanding of the medical device industry. Proven ability to synthesize complex business and technical aspects of large-scale development programs. Familiarity with cross-division models in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse environment. Strong goal setting, feedback, and relationship-building skills; able to lead by example. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to engage with all levels including senior management. Exceptional planning, multi-tasking, and follow-up skills; ability to hold others accountable. Ability to travel approximately 10%, with occasional international trips. Preferred Qualifications Delivery of software in a regulated industry. Lean / six sigma black belt. Experience with PowerBI or other business performance software. Medical Device Industry Experience. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits , which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $169,300.00 – $338,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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