Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Associate Program Manager

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.

· Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

· An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our St. Paul location in the Structural Heart division.

As the Associate Program Manager, you’ll have the chance to direct, manage and coordinate Program Development projects through cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Work On

Responsible for development and execution of detailed project plans to achieve overall program goals.Lead, coordinate and/or participate on cross-functional team activities from Concept Phase through Product Launch Phase.Responsible and accountable for meeting program development requirements, meeting program cost goals, quality objectives and time-to-market objectives.Analyze complex problems including those related to project risks. identify their impact. establish probabilities.Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business and quality standards.Travel up to 30% of the time both domestically and internationally by any means necessary to support organizational goals.Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree preferably in Engineering, science or a closely related discipline

Minimum of 3 years related experience, preferably in Medical Device

Skilled in project planning and management

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree7 + years of experienceworking knowledge of new product development methodologies

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers

The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.