Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s health. We\xe2\x80\x99re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands \xe2\x80\x93 including Similac\xc2\xae, PediaSure\xc2\xae, Pedialyte\xc2\xae, Ensure\xc2\xae, Glucerna\xc2\xae and ZonePerfect\xc2\xae \xe2\x80\x93 to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

• Management of Area portfolio for new strategies and products
• Management of the portfolio through launch grids, project lists, prioritizations, project data, and resource allocations (in the project ERP) monthly to support AN\xe2\x80\x99s innovation sales
• Directly manage 3 to 5 Project Managers
• Identify process issues and recommend improvements to senior leaders
• Assist in idea capture and cataloging activities of new ideas for Business Unit
• Maintain documentation, provide data management and identify communication plans for knowledge sharing for project deliverables for management review. Oversee execution and delivery of all projects and programs within span of program control
• Recommend and implement PM strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency
• Provide clear and consistent communication, both oral and written, to all project stakeholders on key project elements such as scope, timeline, issues, etc.
• Act as point of contact for project reporting & updates to Business Unit and senior leadership

Scope

• Programs represent line extensions, reformulations, new products, new manufacturing processes and new packages
• Manage programs across all key functional areas
• Effective Stakeholder Management
• Perform Stakeholder Analysis \xe2\x80\x93 Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative information to determine whose interests should be taken into consideration throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage Stakeholder Engagement \xe2\x80\x93 Communicate and work with stakeholders to meet their needs/expectations, address issues as they occur and foster appropriate stakeholder engagement in project activities throughout the project life cycle.
• Control Stakeholder Engagement: Monitor overall project stakeholder relationships and adjust strategies and plans for engaging stakeholders. Maintain /Update Project Milestones and Issues Log throughout project cycle.
• Escalation: Utilize guidance/business practices to bring issue(s) to a higher level of authority/management for resolution.
• .Responsible for proactively identifying critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to senior leadership
• Provide cross-functional forecasting, tracking, reporting and oversight on project budget and expenditures.
• Understand organizational impact of project issues and engage Sr Management as necessary
• Effective; efficient resource utilization to achieve growth of key brands and new spaces to deliver LRP to Abbott.
• This position will work with limited supervision; is accountable for all program deliverables as a senior member within Project Management

Responsibilities

• Translate general business goals and objectives into concrete strategic and tactical plans
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Brand\xe2\x80\x99s innovation plans
• Work with senior management to establish project scope recommendations and timing
• Manage resources and timing for current and future stages
• Negotiate resources and program timelines with senior leadership
• Provide training/coaching to meet organizational needs
• Accurately evaluate complex situations and identify solutions that create successful outcomes
• Ensure team is working within project/program scope and effectively coordinate the activities of the team to meet project milestones
• Ensure program scope and success criteria are clearly established; develop and manage overall program plans to meet deliverables
• Oversee execution and delivery of all projects and programs within span of program control.
• Manage cross-functional project timeline and follow-up with project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Proactively identify changes in project scope and assure appropriate measures are taken to reassess and amend requirements, budget and timeline
• Participate in project assessments and communicate lessons learned
• Document cross-functional project plan in PM software Develop estimates and manage resources to deliver project objectives. Maintain documentation and provide data management for project deliverables; identify communication plans for knowledge sharing across functional areas and project teams.
• Ensure alignment with key planning processes, such as business planning, brand planning, customer planning, S&OP and corporate project reporting
• Work directly with functional area managers to resolve issues that impact completion of project objectives: determine when to escalate issues to appropriate levels of management
• Creates and delivers program review presentations to senior leadership

Competencies

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Technical background sufficient to understand issues involved with the project
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability in managing expectations on program requirements and deliverables
• Integrity: Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Exercises judgment within generally defined processes, procedures and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Erroneous decisions may result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or operations.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated skills in collaborating and influencing cross-functionally: excellent interpersonal skills. Negotiation skills
• Leadership: Demonstrate stewardship and provide project leadership through R&D Project Management to meet Division strategies and business objectives. Resolve project team conflicts

Required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL BRING

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required, or equivalent experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 12+years of project management experience.
• PMP certification desirable

Preferred

• Understanding of the strategic and operational context of the projects or business unit; organizational savvy
• 3-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in project leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in leading teams
• Knowledge new product development process principles and experience working in stage gate processes \xe2\x80\x93 desirable
• Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills method
• Extensive knowledge of and competency in project management methodology and processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, working in teams, issues management, monitoring and reporting, and documentation
• Strong written and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management
• Ability to negotiate consensus among diverse groups and influence the activities of others not in own reporting structure
• Personal integrity and courage to escalate issues about the project and to advocate for responsible solutions to management
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Ability to plan and facilitate meetings

The salary for this role is between: N/A

JOB FAMILY: Project Management

DIVISION: ANRD Nutrition Research & Development

LOCATION: Singapore
Singapore : Centros

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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