Senior Program Manager Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
31140621
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Req #
ABLAUS31140621ENUSEXTERNAL
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Job Location
San Diego, CA, US
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Job Category
Business Support
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Job Type
Full time
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Travel
Yes, 15 % of the Time
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Schedule
40 hours per week
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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 works out of our San Diego, CA (on site) location in the Infectious Diseases Group in Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
What You'll Work On
Lead and manage complex, large-scale projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Oversee one or more moderately complex projects, coordinating multiple interrelated activities while navigating limited resources and shifting priorities. Ensure compliance with quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
Prepare and present regular updates to stakeholders and leadership, highlighting milestones, risks, and resolutions.
Analyze data to identify root causes of issues and drive continuous improvement.
Coordinate input and collaboration across departments and project teams to ensure alignment and resource availability.
Define project objectives, strategies, and deliverables; translate business or technical goals into actionable tasks.
Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to address potential challenges.
Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication across all levels of the organization.
Mentor and support project team members, helping them navigate challenges and grow professionally.
Utilize project management tools to track progress, manage schedules, and report outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (ideally in similar field).
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management.
Strong technical knowledge relevant to the project domain.
Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage resources, timelines, and budgets effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Concept to launch experience
At least 3 years of experience with change leadership, influencing and experience with large scale program management.
At least 7 years of Work Experience in Similar Area.
Molecular Assay Development (preferably in Infectious Diseases)
Cross-Functional program management for an IVD device
IVDR, PMDA, CE mark, 510k, CLIA waiver regulatory experience
Visual Project Management experience
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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 abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
The base pay for this position is $148,700.00 – $297,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Job Skills
- project management
- program management
- project planning
- resource allocation
- budget management
- risk assessment
- project management tools
- stakeholder management
- change leadership
- mentoring
- molecular assay development
- ivdr regulatory compliance
- pmda regulatory compliance
- ce marking
- 510k regulatory compliance
- clia waiver regulatory compliance
- visual project management
- data analysis
- continuous improvement
- presentation skills
Additional Information
Who We Are
PUT YOUR TALENTS TO WORK
Abbott values the leadership skills developed through military service and we have a broad range of functional areas to put your talents to work. Our organization is making a difference in the lives of the people we serve with a diverse offering of healthcare products. We have a strong veteran employee community to help with your transition from the military to the corporate world.
