Job Description
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline appropriate to the project or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 8 years of related work experience
Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end
Demonstrated technical skills and management judgment appropriate to the project
Demonstrated expertise in PM tools and processes
FDA, ISO, QSR design controls)
Experience with Web applications or App Development Projects/Programs
Digital Experience in Consumer Tech, Medical Device or Healthcare
Experience in Medical Health Records and sensitive data processing
Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Project, Product Board or JIRA
May required to travel up to 20%
Benefits
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 a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
The base pay for this position is $144,100.00 – $288,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted
Responsibilities
As a Senior Program Manager, you will be a key part of the Lingo team, responsible for the development and launch of new products based on the Lingo consumer platform
As a leader of new product programs, you will drive complex projects to commercialize products including wearable sensors, coaching programs, and product software
As a Senior Program Manager, you will set the System Programs strategy, evaluate ideas, prioritize features, define releases with R&D, manage product roadmap, timelines, budget, coordinate and drive Lingo worldwide R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing and Product activities associated with these projects. Communication and reporting of project status and progress to Lingo Senior Management
Formulates, harmonizes and consolidates project scopes, plans, strategies, and budgets for one or more projects, working closely with functional Project Managers and other Subject Matter Experts from Product (Commercial), Tech (R&D), Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functions
Confirms the ongoing strategic rationale and value proposition for projects
Leads project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of projects
Ensures Division-wide thinking and problem-solving are incorporated into project execution
Drives for resolution in cross-functional problem solving, communication, and integration
Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to prioritize activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs
Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to monitor business processes
Prioritizes activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs
Executes programs to completion and assures successful market entry, or makes a timely recommendation to Management to terminate a program if required by technical, commercial or other developments that may result in project failure if not resolved through creative problem solving
Identifies areas for process improvement, and defines and implements solutions, liaising with other stakeholders such as Project Owners, functional managers and senior management as appropriate
Ensures that the cross-functional members work as a “team” focused on business unit goals identified and managing program and solution interdependencies
Has the flexibility to quickly adapt and produce in a rapidly changing environment, meeting aggressive product launch schedules
Champions PMO best practices to drive better project planning, execution, project prioritization and change management within Commercial Programs
Conducts Program Review Meetings with Affiliates and Provide Regular updates
Supports Product Roll Outs and Geo Expansion Projects
Establishes and monitors KPIs to assess delivery performance
Develops strategy, prioritization, and plans for improving consumer experiences in hardware, mobile / web products and services
Responsible for strategic scoping, value definition, and successful and timely implementation of system launch related projects
Highly visible and accountable for liaising with senior management in driving alignment on key decisions, and reporting to senior management on project status
Accountable for driving scope, budget, and quality tradeoffs, not only for a given project, but across portfolio in conjunction with other stakeholders to optimize portfolio value creation
Has limited direct fiscal responsibility for departmental expenses, but has indirect responsibility, along with departmental budget holders, for ensuring that functional budgets are consistent with project scope and plans
Generally, does not have direct reports, but will lead a matrix team with a high degree of accountability to ensure that team is appropriately resourced and that team members are defining plans and adhering to commitments
Job description
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position is an onsite opportunity in the Lingo Biowearables division. We are helping people lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in healthcare, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will be a key part of the Lingo team, responsible for the development and launch of new products based on the Lingo consumer platform. As a leader of new product programs, you will drive complex projects to commercialize products including wearable sensors, coaching programs, and product software.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will set the System Programs strategy, evaluate ideas, prioritize features, define releases with R&D, manage product roadmap, timelines, budget, coordinate and drive Lingo worldwide R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing and Product activities associated with these projects. Communication and reporting of project status and progress to Lingo Senior Management. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.
What You’ll Work On
• Formulates, harmonizes and consolidates project scopes, plans, strategies, and budgets for one or more projects, working closely with functional Project Managers and other Subject Matter Experts from Product (Commercial), Tech (R&D), Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functions.
• Confirms the ongoing strategic rationale and value proposition for projects
• Leads project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of projects.
• Ensures Division-wide thinking and problem-solving are incorporated into project execution.
• Drives for resolution in cross-functional problem solving, communication, and integration.
• Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to prioritize activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs.
• Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to monitor business processes
• Prioritizes activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs.
• Executes programs to completion and assures successful market entry, or makes a timely recommendation to Management to terminate a program if required by technical, commercial or other developments that may result in project failure if not resolved through creative problem solving.
• Identifies areas for process improvement, and defines and implements solutions, liaising with other stakeholders such as Project Owners, functional managers and senior management as appropriate
• Ensures that the cross-functional members work as a “team” focused on business unit goals identified and managing program and solution interdependencies.
• Has the flexibility to quickly adapt and produce in a rapidly changing environment, meeting aggressive product launch schedules
• Champions PMO best practices to drive better project planning, execution, project prioritization and change management within Commercial Programs
• Conducts Program Review Meetings with Affiliates and Provide Regular updates
• Supports Product Roll Outs and Geo Expansion Projects
• Establishes and monitors KPIs to assess delivery performance
• Develops strategy, prioritization, and plans for improving consumer experiences in hardware, mobile / web products and services
• Responsible for strategic scoping, value definition, and successful and timely implementation of system launch related projects
• Highly visible and accountable for liaising with senior management in driving alignment on key decisions, and reporting to senior management on project status
• Accountable for driving scope, budget, and quality tradeoffs, not only for a given project, but across portfolio in conjunction with other stakeholders to optimize portfolio value creation
• Has limited direct fiscal responsibility for departmental expenses, but has indirect responsibility, along with departmental budget holders, for ensuring that functional budgets are consistent with project scope and plans
• Generally, does not have direct reports, but will lead a matrix team with a high degree of accountability to ensure that team is appropriately resourced and that team members are defining plans and adhering to commitments
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline appropriate to the project or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated technical skills and management judgment appropriate to the project.
• Demonstrated expertise in PM tools and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 10 years of relevant experience as R&D leader, project manager and/or alliance manager, ideally in medical devices.
• Experience with hardware and software development of complex systems
• Experience with product launches and market access
• Strong technical experience in cross-functional program management and team leadership.
• Additional cross-functional experience in the areas of Manufacturing, Operations, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, are desirable.
• Require the ability to collect information from multiple sources, synthesize, integrate, and resolve conflicting requirements and cross-functional issues
• Understand the fundamental solution being developed/deployed - its business value, roadmap, how it fits with the overall strategy or risks
• Require strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organization and across companies to align plans and resolve conflict
• Require process-oriented thinking, focused on continuous improvement and lessons learned; have demonstrated ability to define and implement complex and interdependent business processes
• Require strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Has general knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices (eg. FDA, ISO, QSR design controls)
• Experience with Web applications or App Development Projects/Programs
• Digital Experience in Consumer Tech, Medical Device or Healthcare
• Experience in Medical Health Records and sensitive data processing
• Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Project, Product Board or JIRA
• May required to travel up to 20%.
Apply Now
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 $144,100.00 – $288,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline appropriate to the project or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 8 years of related work experience
Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end
Demonstrated technical skills and management judgment appropriate to the project
Demonstrated expertise in PM tools and processes
FDA, ISO, QSR design controls)
Experience with Web applications or App Development Projects/Programs
Digital Experience in Consumer Tech, Medical Device or Healthcare
Experience in Medical Health Records and sensitive data processing
Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Project, Product Board or JIRA
May required to travel up to 20%
Benefits
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 a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
The base pay for this position is $144,100.00 – $288,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted
Responsibilities
As a Senior Program Manager, you will be a key part of the Lingo team, responsible for the development and launch of new products based on the Lingo consumer platform
As a leader of new product programs, you will drive complex projects to commercialize products including wearable sensors, coaching programs, and product software
As a Senior Program Manager, you will set the System Programs strategy, evaluate ideas, prioritize features, define releases with R&D, manage product roadmap, timelines, budget, coordinate and drive Lingo worldwide R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing and Product activities associated with these projects. Communication and reporting of project status and progress to Lingo Senior Management
Formulates, harmonizes and consolidates project scopes, plans, strategies, and budgets for one or more projects, working closely with functional Project Managers and other Subject Matter Experts from Product (Commercial), Tech (R&D), Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functions
Confirms the ongoing strategic rationale and value proposition for projects
Leads project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of projects
Ensures Division-wide thinking and problem-solving are incorporated into project execution
Drives for resolution in cross-functional problem solving, communication, and integration
Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to prioritize activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs
Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to monitor business processes
Prioritizes activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs
Executes programs to completion and assures successful market entry, or makes a timely recommendation to Management to terminate a program if required by technical, commercial or other developments that may result in project failure if not resolved through creative problem solving
Identifies areas for process improvement, and defines and implements solutions, liaising with other stakeholders such as Project Owners, functional managers and senior management as appropriate
Ensures that the cross-functional members work as a “team” focused on business unit goals identified and managing program and solution interdependencies
Has the flexibility to quickly adapt and produce in a rapidly changing environment, meeting aggressive product launch schedules
Champions PMO best practices to drive better project planning, execution, project prioritization and change management within Commercial Programs
Conducts Program Review Meetings with Affiliates and Provide Regular updates
Supports Product Roll Outs and Geo Expansion Projects
Establishes and monitors KPIs to assess delivery performance
Develops strategy, prioritization, and plans for improving consumer experiences in hardware, mobile / web products and services
Responsible for strategic scoping, value definition, and successful and timely implementation of system launch related projects
Highly visible and accountable for liaising with senior management in driving alignment on key decisions, and reporting to senior management on project status
Accountable for driving scope, budget, and quality tradeoffs, not only for a given project, but across portfolio in conjunction with other stakeholders to optimize portfolio value creation
Has limited direct fiscal responsibility for departmental expenses, but has indirect responsibility, along with departmental budget holders, for ensuring that functional budgets are consistent with project scope and plans
Generally, does not have direct reports, but will lead a matrix team with a high degree of accountability to ensure that team is appropriately resourced and that team members are defining plans and adhering to commitments
Job description
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position is an onsite opportunity in the Lingo Biowearables division. We are helping people lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in healthcare, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will be a key part of the Lingo team, responsible for the development and launch of new products based on the Lingo consumer platform. As a leader of new product programs, you will drive complex projects to commercialize products including wearable sensors, coaching programs, and product software.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will set the System Programs strategy, evaluate ideas, prioritize features, define releases with R&D, manage product roadmap, timelines, budget, coordinate and drive Lingo worldwide R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing and Product activities associated with these projects. Communication and reporting of project status and progress to Lingo Senior Management. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.
What You’ll Work On
• Formulates, harmonizes and consolidates project scopes, plans, strategies, and budgets for one or more projects, working closely with functional Project Managers and other Subject Matter Experts from Product (Commercial), Tech (R&D), Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functions.
• Confirms the ongoing strategic rationale and value proposition for projects
• Leads project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of projects.
• Ensures Division-wide thinking and problem-solving are incorporated into project execution.
• Drives for resolution in cross-functional problem solving, communication, and integration.
• Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to prioritize activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs.
• Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to monitor business processes
• Prioritizes activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs.
• Executes programs to completion and assures successful market entry, or makes a timely recommendation to Management to terminate a program if required by technical, commercial or other developments that may result in project failure if not resolved through creative problem solving.
• Identifies areas for process improvement, and defines and implements solutions, liaising with other stakeholders such as Project Owners, functional managers and senior management as appropriate
• Ensures that the cross-functional members work as a “team” focused on business unit goals identified and managing program and solution interdependencies.
• Has the flexibility to quickly adapt and produce in a rapidly changing environment, meeting aggressive product launch schedules
• Champions PMO best practices to drive better project planning, execution, project prioritization and change management within Commercial Programs
• Conducts Program Review Meetings with Affiliates and Provide Regular updates
• Supports Product Roll Outs and Geo Expansion Projects
• Establishes and monitors KPIs to assess delivery performance
• Develops strategy, prioritization, and plans for improving consumer experiences in hardware, mobile / web products and services
• Responsible for strategic scoping, value definition, and successful and timely implementation of system launch related projects
• Highly visible and accountable for liaising with senior management in driving alignment on key decisions, and reporting to senior management on project status
• Accountable for driving scope, budget, and quality tradeoffs, not only for a given project, but across portfolio in conjunction with other stakeholders to optimize portfolio value creation
• Has limited direct fiscal responsibility for departmental expenses, but has indirect responsibility, along with departmental budget holders, for ensuring that functional budgets are consistent with project scope and plans
• Generally, does not have direct reports, but will lead a matrix team with a high degree of accountability to ensure that team is appropriately resourced and that team members are defining plans and adhering to commitments
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline appropriate to the project or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated technical skills and management judgment appropriate to the project.
• Demonstrated expertise in PM tools and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 10 years of relevant experience as R&D leader, project manager and/or alliance manager, ideally in medical devices.
• Experience with hardware and software development of complex systems
• Experience with product launches and market access
• Strong technical experience in cross-functional program management and team leadership.
• Additional cross-functional experience in the areas of Manufacturing, Operations, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, are desirable.
• Require the ability to collect information from multiple sources, synthesize, integrate, and resolve conflicting requirements and cross-functional issues
• Understand the fundamental solution being developed/deployed - its business value, roadmap, how it fits with the overall strategy or risks
• Require strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organization and across companies to align plans and resolve conflict
• Require process-oriented thinking, focused on continuous improvement and lessons learned; have demonstrated ability to define and implement complex and interdependent business processes
• Require strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Has general knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices (eg. FDA, ISO, QSR design controls)
• Experience with Web applications or App Development Projects/Programs
• Digital Experience in Consumer Tech, Medical Device or Healthcare
• Experience in Medical Health Records and sensitive data processing
• Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Project, Product Board or JIRA
• May required to travel up to 20%.
Apply Now
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 $144,100.00 – $288,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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