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Manager, Portfolio Management

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Abbvie logoAbbvie · North Chicago, IL
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
ComplianceHTMLLeadershipLessSix Sigma
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Responsibilities

  • Effectively lead project teams while building positive professional relationships with stakeholders.
  • Define project objectives, requirements, and assumptions necessary to structure a project or activity.
  • Plan, schedule, and control project activities to fulfill objectives and satisfy project requirements.
  • Develop and drive integrated project plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy and global purchasing or AbbVie strategies.
  • Establish, maintain, and lead high performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the organization.
  • Lead, coordinate, facilitate, and motivate all associated project resources to gain alignment on project goals and deliverables including project risk assessment and contingency planning to assure successful project completion.
  • Manage projects within established scope, schedule, and budget
  • Develop and document high-level strategies for accomplishing specific project objectives.
  • Facilitate and lead effective project meetings, manage change and conflict, and develop resource planning estimates to manage project workload and productivity.
  • Support project management team members to ensure success of projects while maintaining customer service focus.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in science or related field
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with strong technical aptitude and displayed ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to grasp strategic concepts and develop strategies and to effectively organize and structure activities around those strategies
  • Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources.
  • Good general understanding of business and financial principles.
  • Minimum of 6 years of industry experience related to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or medical device industries in project management, purchasing, supply chain, or similar roles
  • Minimum of 2 years of Project experience related to one or more of the following: product development and launch, business process optimization, technology transfer, regulatory submission/regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and/or alliance management. Including strong computer skills.
  • Desirable but not required: Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and PMP certifications are a plus)
  • Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
  • AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
  • US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
  • US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
  • https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus

Additional Information

The Project Manager is experienced in leadership, accountable for overall project implementation, and will work with stakeholders in the multiple functional areas in and outside of the function. The product manager is a change agent who is passionate, with high energy, and is results-oriented with a creative and analytical mind. Experience with advanced project management tools and processes is desirable. Individuals should have the ability to manage critical situations.


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