Program Manager, Gross Margin & Process Improvement

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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity:

We have an immediate opportunity for a Program Manager, Gross Margin & Process Improvement. This position may be based out of our Willis Tower, Chicago, IL OR Abbott Park, IL location.

The Program Manager, within our Global Procurement team, will support multiple Abbott businesses in supporting Gross Margin Improvement and act like an internal consultant and/or SME.

This role will support key processes (Portfolio/Product management, Demand Planning, Supply Chain) improvement and will leverage relationships within the various Abbott business entities and across the enterprise to achieve improve divisional communication, decision-making and support measured improvement by executing process improvement roadmaps focused on People, Process & Tools.

This individual must have the ability to effectively lead and work within diverse multi-functional teams to drive improvements in Top and Bottom line.

What You'll Work On:

• Structures and leads high complexity programs to drive value for the Abbott businesses. Program scopes can range from delivery within a specific Abbott site or division to multi-site or regional implementation.
• Frequently communicates program progress to team leadership, stakeholders and within the team.
• Identifies and elevates areas of highest risk and supports multi-functional teams to develop actionable risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop playbooks, templates, reporting, and other program materials to document performance and results.
• Develop strong partnerships for collaboration and teaming across multiple functions to establish and conduct the programs.
• Ability to assess business processes and collaborate with internal and external resources to make recommendations for process improvement and value contribution opportunities.
• Identify improvement projects and manage cross functional implementation to improve performance of key components and suppliers.
• Performs other duties & projects as assigned.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Strategic Thinking:

• Understands and contributes to the organization strategy, based on the specific business and technology expertise, and translates business strategy Divisional stakeholders
• Leads change and innovation. Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports change and take risks. Promotes a Global and Abbott Pan-Divisional Perspective.
• Be able to understand complex problems, ability to assess, interview, map current state and pain points to develop and design the right future state
• Coordinate across corporate, functions, divisions to share best practices and adherence to guidelines.
• Advise business unit(s) about similar strategies employed by other healthcare companies.
• Manage initiatives that span virtual teams across the world and cross cultures.

Relationship Management:

• Influence and partner with business leaders (Manager, Director) to manage and align the category. Closely collaborate with adjacent business departments, and external partners to ensure adequate and timely delivery of agreed services, in line with agreed service levels.
• Partner and collaborate with key One Procurement staff of other Abbott divisions in order to support cross divisional business initiatives and explore Procurement synergies and efficiencies.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key category vendors as well as counterparts at other Healthcare/Consumer companies. Manage ongoing Supplier relationships.
• Implement agreed purchasing strategies for category
• Initiate a collaborative environment among stakeholders
• Maintain strong relationships across various functions, demonstrate the value-add of leveraging and build enthusiasm and support for adoption.
• Continually look for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.

Leading People:

• Lead project teams.
• Confronts and deals with people issues in a constructive and timely manner. Responsible for overall morale of team and promotes cohesive attitude.

Compliance:

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Accountability:

• Operates with goals set by business unit leadership
• Has direct impact on program budgets, expenses and major project completion.
• Key Organizational Relationships:
• Functional Heads within Divisions
• Division Commercial and Operations stakeholders
• Core and Lead Agents

Staff:

• No direct reports, but will by leading an influencing peers and management levels within Divisions

Required Qualifications:

• BA or equivalent experience required:
• 6-8 years of Project/Program Management experience, preferably in Commercial or Operations experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
• Ability to develop actionable implementation plans and roadmaps
• Relevant business process knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Strong process improvement mindset
• Prior experience working with a organization leveraging Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification desirable
• Some experience leading teams
• International experience
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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.

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The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.