Job Information
Abbott Program Manager R&D in Porto, Portugal
Program Manager R&D
Diagnostic Division
Site/Location: Porto
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE - Manages programs of small to medium scope, or a significant subsection of a large program. Leads cross functional teams to develop and execute strategies for new product development and successful commercialization. Manages matrixed resources to ensure programs meet their agreed upon milestones and deliverables. Represents the program to the organization, reports core team progress, program recommendations, risks, and resolutions of issues to senior leadership.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Communicates with all levels of the organization to represent the objectives, risks, and needs for the program.
• Lead activities across numerous functions to meet the objectives of a given program including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Maintain the program and product Design History File.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, which identify objectives, strategy, risks/risk mitigation, budget, effort estimates and schedule for new product development.
• Identifies opportunities for improving overall business performance of the program.
• Develops plans with core members to eliminate and/or mitigate risk. If risks cannot be mitigated within the core team, determines appropriate means to communicate and elevate issues to appropriate individuals within the organization.
• Work closely with functional core team leaders.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level - Major/Field of Study or Equivalent Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Management or Science discipline
✔ An equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience/Background:
5+ years of experience required for progressively responsible experience in related technical discipline.
Ability to work in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
Language - Advanced English proficiency (C1 level)
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