Operations Project Manager

AbbVie • Branchburg Township, NJ

3d • $96,500 - $183,500

About The Position

The Operations Project Manager provides support for and drives projects that support the overall long-range plan, helping ensure the plant remains competitive and meets cost, compliance, and customer-service commitments. The role oversees key new product launches, plant-efficiency projects, financial oversight of long-range-plan commitments, and development of future strategy and vision for products and facilities. Some positions may not be related to new product introduction (NPI).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical field.
• 5–10 years of experience in areas such as supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, or project management.
• Broad business perspective and knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong project experience and ability to influence others.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills, with knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis skills, including the ability to create and execute data-based solutions.
• Proficiency with common program-management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• Collaborative approach to working with teams and stakeholders in a globally oriented work environment.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent listening, verbal presentation, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA degree.
• PMP certification is highly desired.
• Experience in one or more of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, chemical, semiconductor, or automotive industries is highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects, including strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budgets, communications, and supplier and customer management, to meet filing and launch targets.
• Set and lead site NPI program strategy, including stage-gate meetings and timelines, to meet program objectives.
• Matrix-manage site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement, and execute NPI projects.
• Create project plans, budgets, and strategies, translate plans into measurable actions, and execute them according to local plant procedures and processes.
• Provide periodic progress updates to plant management.
• Represent projects and provide status updates to MES and external leadership as required.
• Anticipate roadblocks, escalate when appropriate, and proactively develop contingency or risk-mitigation plans.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level