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Abbott Director Program Managment in St. Paul, Minnesota
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
At Abbott, we are not just a global healthcare leader; we are pioneers in breakthrough science dedicated to enhancing people’s health worldwide. Our forward-thinking approach keeps us at the forefront of medical science and technology, ensuring we are always ready for the future.
Why Work at Abbott?
Imagine a workplace where your contributions truly matter! At Abbott, you can thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s what awaits you:
Career Growth : Unlock your potential with career development opportunities in an international company that supports your dreams.
Comprehensive Benefits : Enjoy free medical coverage through our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO, ensuring you and your family are well taken care of.
Retirement Security : Benefit from an excellent retirement savings plan with generous employer contributions.
Education Support : Take advantage of tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and our FreeU education benefit—your affordable path to a bachelor’s degree.
Recognized Excellence : Join a company celebrated as a great place to work globally, consistently ranked among the most admired companies by Fortune.
Diversity and Inclusion : Be part of a workplace that champions diversity, supporting working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Step into a pivotal role as the Director of Program Management in our Ventures division at our Little Canada, MN location. Here, you will lead transformative initiatives aimed at restoring health and enhancing quality of life through innovative device and management solutions for patients.
What You’ll Do
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.
Collaborate and Influence : Work cross-functionally and across sites to resolve conflicts and elevate program success, while co-leading the franchise steering committee.
Mentor and Develop : Identify and nurture talent within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Communicate Effectively : Partner with senior leadership informed of progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
What You’ll Work On
Join us on an exhilarating journey where you’ll:
Lead and Innovate: Take charge of portfolio-level activities, driving both current programs and future strategies to new heights!
Strategic Prioritization: Master the art of prioritizing programs and cadence, owning the dynamic Flag Charts 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 your judgment and decision-making skills to manage through influence across the organization, fostering collaboration and innovation. Have a willingness to roll up sleeves and lead by example.
Conflict Resolution: Tackle cross-functional conflicts head-on, ensuring smooth sailing for all portfolios and programs.
Collaborative Co-Leadership: Co-lead the franchise steering committee alongside the other functional leaders, shaping the future of our initiatives.
Team Readiness: Assess program team readiness before pivotal Steering Committee meetings, ensuring we’re always prepared to shine.
Elevate Challenges: Bring critical issues to the Leadership Committee, ensuring transparency and proactive solutions.
Empower and Train: Identify, develop, and train core teams, cultivating leadership skills across the organization.
Accountability Champion: Hold program teams accountable for delivering high-quality, complete deliverables as they transition through phase reviews.
Engage Executiver Leadership: Communicate effectively with executive leaders, ensuring they are informed and aligned with our strategies and recommendations.
Support Company Initiatives: Champion all company initiatives, aligning with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and Guide: Lead and direct program managers and directors, providing mentorship and fostering a diverse, high-performing team.
Safety First: Maintain a safe and professional work environment, prioritizing the well-being of all team members.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering or medical device discipline (± 16 years) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive Experience: 15 years leading projects in the medical device, biomedical, or high-tech industries, with a preference for medical device expertise. Experience with integration or start up technology a plus.
Technical Leadership: 8 years managing technical staff, with a broad, in-depth understanding of the medical device industry. Percutaneous Delivery systems and implantable device experience a plus
Complex Problem Solver: Proven ability to synthesize complex business and technical aspects of large-scale development programs.
Enterprise Experience: Familiarity with cross-division business unit models in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse environment.
Inspirational Leadership: Strong skills in setting goals, providing constructive feedback, and building positive relationships to drive results. Must be able to lead by example.
Effective Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
Organizational Wizard: Exceptional planning, multi-tasking, and follow-up skills, with a knack for holding others accountable.
Willingness to Travel: Ability to travel approximately 10%, with occasional international trips.
This role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Are you ready to take the lead?