NPI Project Manager, Digital - Abbott (California)

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

Our location in Alameda, CA currently has an opportunity for an NPI Project Manager, Digital.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to organize and coordinate the development and commercialization of mobile and cloud-based software application programs on a global scale. This project leader is expected to be a strategic thinker with a meticulous attention to detail, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and will be able to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

This individual will lead cross-functional and/or cross-company teams to develop and commercialize global solutions for new and updated software/digital products to support the organizational objectives. He/she is expected to be directly involved in problem solving and decision making by the various project teams and must assure that the decisions are consistent with the overall commercial and Divisional objectives of the program.

Objectives of this Role

+ Strategize, implement, and maintain mobile and cloud-based software application initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives

+ Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement of mobile and cloud-based applications

+ Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance

+ Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached

+ Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity

Main Responsibilities

+ 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 R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functions to deliver mobile and cloud-based applications.

+ Confirms the ongoing strategic rationale for projects, and for the ongoing planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting or projects.

+ Ensures Division-wide thinking and problem-solving are incorporated into project execution.

+ Drives for resolution in cross-functional problem solving, communication, and integration.

+ Serves as the liaison between the team and management.

+ Raises issues to the appropriate level of management.

+ Prepares and presents information on an as-needed basis to assure the continuity of projects.

+ 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

+ Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a business or a technical discipline. Technical background in engineering, computer science, or information technology preferred.

+ Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Project Director/Project Manager in a software company, preferably including experience with consumer-focused products in healthcare

+ Cross-functional experience in the areas of R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing are desired

+ Knowledge of regulations and standards related to software for medical devices is a plus (eg FDA, ISO, QSR design controls)

+ Demonstrated track record of successfully managing software projects from concept to market at a global scale

+ Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using Agile methodologies, processes and tools such as Scrum, Jira or equivalent

+ Understanding of the software development lifecycle process

+ Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people at all levels of the organization within a variety of departments

+ Strong leadership, and the ability to collect information from multiple sources, and synthesize, integrate, and resolve conflicting requirements and cross-functional issues.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

+ MBA preferred

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

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 and @AbbottGlobal.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com



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