Director, Program Management & Business Excellence

Abbott Laboratories • Livermore, CA

88d • $169,300 - $338,700

About The Position

This position works out of our Livermore, CA location in the Abbott Heart Failure, Acelis Connected Health (ACH) business. Our Heart Failure solutions are helping 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 10 years leading projects in the medical device, biomedical, or high-tech industries, with a preference for medical device expertise.
• 4 years managing technical staff, with a broad, in-depth understanding of the medical device industry.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex business and technical aspects of large-scale development programs.
• Familiarity with cross-division business unit models in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse environment.
• Strong skills in setting goals, providing constructive feedback, and building positive relationships to drive results.
• Must be able to lead by example.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Exceptional planning, multi-tasking, and follow-up skills, with a knack for holding others accountable.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, with occasional international trips.

Nice To Haves

• Delivery of software in a regulated industry.
• Lean / six sigma black belt.
• Experience with PowerBI and/or other business performance software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio-level activities, ensuring strategic alignment and success across existing and future programs as part of the leadership team.
• 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.
• Work cross-functionally and across sites to resolve conflicts and elevate program success, while leading the ACH product development operational cadence.
• Identify and nurture talent within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Partner with senior leadership informing of progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
• Drive both current programs and future strategies.
• Master the art of prioritizing programs and cadence, owning the delivery of cadence of product releases that guide our success.
• Navigate the complexities of program scope, risks, schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure our portfolio thrives.
• Oversee the portfolio budget for both expenses and capital expenditures, ensuring every dollar counts towards our mission.
• Use judgment and decision-making skills to manage through influence across the organization, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Tackle cross-functional conflicts head-on, ensuring smooth sailing for all portfolios and programs.
• Lead the various steering committees alongside the other functional leaders, shaping the future of our initiatives.
• Assess program team readiness before pivotal steering committee meetings, ensuring we're always prepared to shine.
• Bring critical issues to Leadership, ensuring transparency and proactive solutions.
• Identify, develop, and train core teams, cultivating leadership skills across the organization.
• Hold program teams accountable for delivering high-quality, complete deliverables as they transition through phase reviews.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment, prioritizing the well-being of all team members.
• Directly oversee project management team (project coordinators, project managers, program managers).
• Directly oversee managers of process excellence and business analytics.
• Maintain a culture of accountability by setting clear objectives for all employees in areas of responsibility through regular follow-up, variance tracking and results.
• Conduct accurate and timely assessment of subordinates through annual performance reviews.
• Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable labor laws.
• Identify and assist with implementation of business processes and work flow improvements within the organization.
• Lend guidance, support and subject matter expertise to management team and other departments.
• Assist with training on a continuing basis.
• Responsible for time management, adherence to schedule and attendance.
• Expected to set clear objectives with regular follow-up and variance tracking.
• Maintain a culture of accountability and standards.
• Follow all regulatory policies, procedures, privacy, and security standards.

Benefits

• 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.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree