Transformation Project Manager - API

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

The Transformation Project Manager will lead the project cost, schedule, and documentation sub-team on a Strategic Capital Project, reporting to the Project Director. The role is responsible for driving the team's schedule, execution, risk management, and reporting. It identifies opportunities to reduce operating cost and cycle time and improve efficiency, then leads projects to realize those savings.

The position improves organizational capability by supporting training and mentoring on Business Excellence tools and providing guidance to Sponsors and Kaizen candidates. It builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manages small projects or assignments, or components of larger projects. The role coordinates project communication and execution, manages stakeholder expectations, develops plans for delivery within budget, scope, and schedule, and provides oversight and guidance to achieve project deliverables.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of business experience.
• At least 1 year of LSS experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Accredited LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification.
• Financial acumen and ability to assess project return on investment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Management.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project cost, schedule, and documentation sub-team on a Strategic Capital Project.
• Drive project schedule, execution, risk management, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating cost and cycle time and increase efficiency, then lead projects to achieve savings.
• Facilitate analysis of opportunities and risks and identify impacts and recommendations for the business or manufacturing site.
• Set and align project direction while managing stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• Execute the Logistics Software Systems (LSS) project management process, tools, and templates.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement efforts to meet service, quality, and cost objectives.
• Support and motivate teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Provide training and coaching to Sponsors and Kaizen leaders, if needed.
• Coordinate project communication and execution, set stakeholder expectations, and develop plans to deliver within budget, scope, and schedule.
• Provide oversight and guidance to achieve project deliverables.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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