Program Manager Regional QA ( Safeguard) - Nutrition - Columbus, OH/Abbott Park, IL or at any Nutrition Location

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. QA Safeguard Regional Program ManagerAbout AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysCompany Paid Pension Plan401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesThe Opportunity This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL, Columbus, OH or AN site location in the Nutrition Division. Conduct site assessments to evaluate level of Quality maturity at a given site and amount of effort to get to state of the art systems.Will be assigned specific manufacturing sites within the North America umbrella to work along side.Responsible for management and execution of multiple medium-to-large-scale or a group of related projects that are organized into a program.Demonstrate stewardship and provide leadership to meet Division strategies and business objectives.Incorporate best practices in program management to meet and or exceed division's goals and/or long-range plans. Identify process issues and recommend improvements to senior leaders.After identifying improvements, work with the sites to implement strategies (action plans).Act as primary point of contact for program reporting & updates.Perform project/portfolio management and analyses.Assist in idea capture and cataloging activities of new ideas.What You’ll Work OnThe AN Safeguard program, which is a joint program between AN Supply Chain and AN Quality Assurance.Evaluating the current state of Quality Systems and implementing state of the art systems.Work with Quality System Owners, site representatives, and Safeguard workstreams.Translate general business goals and objectives into concrete strategic and tactical plans.Ensure program scope and success criteria are clearly established; develop and manage overall program plans to meet deliverables.Oversee execution and delivery of all projects and programs within span of program control. initiate, lead and communicate project/ program assessments and lessons learned.Establish clear priorities.Ensure team is working within project/program scope and effectively coordinate the activities of the team to meet project milestones.Proactively identify changes in project/program scope and assure appropriate measures are taken to reassess and amend requirements, budget and timeline.Participate in the development and implementation of innovation plans.Work with senior management to establish project scope recommendations and timing.Ensure alignment with key planning processes, such as business planning, brand planning, customer planning, S&OP and corporate project reporting.Provide support in designing, compiling and reporting project reporting requirements.Create and deliver project and program review presentations.Manage resources and timing for current and future stages.Manage cross-functional timelines and follow-up with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.Negotiate resources and program timelines with senior leadership.Proactively identify, monitor & manage program opportunities/ issues/ risks.Provide training/coaching to meet organizational needs.Resolve project team conflicts.Accurately evaluate complex situations and identify solutions that create successful outcomes.Work directly with functional area managers to resolve issues that impact completion of project objectives: determine when to escalate issues to appropriate levels of management. PMO, international regulations, and industry awareness.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Minimum of 3 Experience in project leadership rolesPreferredMaster’s Degree preferredExtensive knowledge of and competency in project management methodology and processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, working in teams, issues management, monitoring and reporting, and documentation.Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills.Critical thinking/problem-solving skills method.Negotiation skills.Ability to plan and facilitate meetings. Demonstrated expertise in leading teamsAbility to negotiate consensus among diverse groups and influence the activities of others not in own reporting structure.Strong written and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management. Technical background sufficient to understand issues involved with the project. Understanding of the strategic and operational context of the projects; organizational savvy. Demonstrated ability in managing expectations on program requirements and deliverables. Personal integrity and courageto escalate issues about the project and to advocate for responsible solutions to management. Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change.Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $118,000.00 – $236,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job SummaryJob number: 31051896Date posted : 2023-06-29Profession: Business SupportEmployment type: Full time