ABB Program Manager (Business Excellence Department) - NPI
The successful candidate will coordinate site project teams to deliver biological projects, develop cross-functional implementation plans, and utilize PMO tools for project planning and reporting. They will set project milestones, report progress, and consider alternative approaches as needed. Additionally, they will provide program management support for third-party organizations, engage with stakeholders, and manage project risks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate site project team to deliver Biological projects.
* Develop realistic cross functional implementation plans with input from above site and site functions.
* Utilize the relevant PMO tools for project planning, monitoring and reporting.
* Set project milestone and report progress accordingly.
* Provide program management support for and guide the efforts of third-party organisations to enable achievement of shared milestones.
* Lead project teams to ensure efficient communication between resources.
* Engage with all stakeholders to ensure full alignment on priorities and proactively manage and report project risks.
* Work with cross functional teams to develop required change plans and raise/track change plans in the appropriate systems.
* Accountable for managing the project timeline and reporting any potential delay/risk on the critical path.
* Identify and implement opportunities that will improve AbbVie's ability to implement and manufacture quality products in a cost effective, compliant, and timely manner.
Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering, Science business, Project management or related discipline.
* PMI certification is desirable.
Desired Requirements:
* Program Management experience.
* Ops experience in Sterile Manufacturing.
* Understanding of Engineering/Equipment/Validation processes used in a sterile environment.
* Previous experience in setting up new Bio processes / equipment / plants and/or NPI.
* Experience with One Vault/Soltracks system an advantage.
Technical/Business Knowledge:
* 5 years of diversified Pharma/Bio business experience: operations support, quality, supply chain, validations, capital and expense management, commercial product launches.
Skills:
* Requires proven problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and strategies for changing business environments.
* Creativity, innovative thinking and decisiveness are necessary to resolve issues and drive the business forward.
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required.
* Ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities for the business.
* Strong strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing activities.
* Prioritise their own work in line with business demands.
* Demonstrate and maintains a culture of high integrity and strong business units.
Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.