Principal Project Manager – Customer Advocacy (AMD)

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Abbott Molecular has an opening in its Des Plaines, IL site for a Principal Project Manager in its Customer Advocacy (PMO).

Position Summary:

• The Principal Project Manager is responsible for providing project leadership and strategy for the Project Management (PM) function.
• Planning and execution of projects in support of Research and Development (R&D) and business objectives.
• Responsible for planning, communicating, coordinating, prioritizing and measuring the overall activities, effectiveness, and productivity of the product development and/or PM function. Assist management with resource planning, utilization, and justification of R&D business resources.
• Manage highly complex projects, or a combination of projects, or a project portfolio.
• Accountable to successful planning and execution of projects in support of Research and Development (R&D) and business objectives.
• Reports to Director of PMO

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the project management system.
• Provides project management support for research and development. Manages projects and/or assists project managers identify resource requirements, cost and time schedules.
• Develop an implementation plan, conduct risk assessments, and develop and implement contingency plans to allow for and accommodate unforeseen events and changes in strategy.
• Interface with other disciplines, customers, internal clients, project staff and internal and external experts as required.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports and other presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Interact with senior level management to reach agreement regarding significant program
• Accountable for the successful completion of project tasks on time and within budget.
• Accountable for managing resources (direct and matrix) assigned to project regarding project tasks.
• Maintains a list of R&D approved projects (for portfolio management). Performs analysis of reported resource plans against projects.
• Identify potential problem areas and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Provides leadership for project management and training of project managers.
• Takes a leadership position in establishing good project management practices
• Responsible for supporting and meeting departmental budget goals, including participation in financial planning cycles, such as one year and long rang plan.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job, they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (±16 years) - in business, engineering, science, information systems or a

discipline closely related to the area served

• Minimum 9-10 years’ experience in a healthcare field
• Proficient in project management skills such as project planning and execution.

Preferred:

• MS/PhD/MBA degree
• PMP certification
• Knowledge and experience in both diagnostic and pharmaceutical development, clinical validations, and regulatory submissions.
• Experience in leading projects in a matrixed organization and in delivering results using influence without authority
• Prior project management experience, include the use of tools for creating and managing schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Financial acumen with experience developing business cases, net present value analyses, etc. Experience with scenario planning as part of problem-solving process.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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