Program Manager, Operational Excellence - job 1 of 2

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Program Manager, Operational Excellence

Responsibilities:

•Manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, encompassing various types and complexities.

•Utilize project management methodologies to manage projects according to plan while managing, coaching, and developing associates to independently manage projects.

•Manage projects according to project management methodology and PM framework set forth. 

•Manage the Project Portfolio encompassing all projects within the NADL organization.

•Be accountable for PM Framework elements to provide training and coaching to build project management capabilities within the National AbbVie Distribution and Logistics (NADL)  organization, focusing on driving consistency and standardization of project execution, tools, and templates.

•Responsible for CI Framework elements training, including anticipating needs and developing training strategies, developing and update training materials, and tracking the effectiveness of the training programs.

•Manage change in the CI culture to significantly improve business and functional alignment and organizational execution while establishing performance measurement systems and goals aligned with organizational objectives.

•Leverage data and metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement; provide recommended solutions that drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the change management process or enhance business processes.

•Develop and manage communications around lessons learned to support the change management process.

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Master’s Degree or MBA (preferred)

Accredited LSS Green Belt (required)

Lean Certification (preferred)

PMP or Equivalent Project Management Certification (a plus)

Experience:

•6+ years of experience in managing projects and project portfolios, including using Six Sigma methodology with no supervision

•6+ years of practical experience in Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement, including but not limited to Lean tools (5S, Gemba Walk, PDCA, Kaizen & SMED Workshops)

•Experience in CI culture-building

Leadership and Communication Skills:

•Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills, including listening, verbal presentation, and written communication with people at all levels

•Strong written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal Skills:

•Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills

•Proven ability to lead and develop working relationships

•Strong workload management and organizational skills with demonstrated adaptability to changing business priorities

•Capable of leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team from all levels and functions of the organization

•Ability to influence without direct authority

Independent Work Style: Must be able to work with minimal management direction

Financial Acumen: Ability to assess project ROI

Industry Experience: Experience working in Supply Chain, specifically in distribution, logistics and transportation, manufacturing, or operational environments

Technical Skills:

•Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

•Working knowledge of data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, SAC)

•Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other project governance tools

Competencies:

-Analytical & Critical Thinking

-Project & Program Management

-Continuous Improvement

-Training & Coaching

-Cross-Functional Teamwork / Stakeholder Relationship Management

-Time Management & Prioritization

-Communication & Facilitation

-Building Inclusive and high-performing Teams

-Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

-Change Leadership

-Agility & Adaptability

-General Supply Chain knowledge

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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