Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 130 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create fresh solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it is next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. World Leader in Blood Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops, and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. We have a Centre of Excellence in Witney for the development and manufacture of electrodes and biosensors used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes. The site has been instrumental in the research, development and manufacture of the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System as well as exciting developments in the Libre family including FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre 3 and the Libre Sense system. We are passionate about doing work that improves the quality of people’s lives. We currently have an opportunity for a **Manufacturing Planning** **Project Manager** to join our team leading projects which improve both our planning function capabilities in line with industry best practice and our efficiency in supporting demand and customer needs. In this role, you will take the lead in the management of Mfg. Planning projects from inception to delivery, including all stages of planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation. Taking responsibility for building project teams as applicable, you will oversee stakeholder engagement, communications planning, risk mapping, and facilitate progression of project related activities. You will be a key member of cross functional projects which facilitate on market changes, and new product introduction, acting as the link with the planning team and advocating for alignment with planning best practices. To be successful, you will be an experienced **Project Manager** with exposure of overseeing large project workstreams, ideally within a manufacturing or operations planning environment. You will bring proven ability in project management tools and techniques, ideally from a global or matrix organisation. A degree qualification is required, as is exposure to a regulated environment, and a PM qualification is advantageous, but not essential. The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual who takes initiative and is able to work within a small team, but also interact on a wider business scale, leading and influencing where necessary. You will have experience of leading through change and ideally have experience of project management against the backdrop of transformational change. Knowledge of planning methodologies, ERP, Supply planning and IBP is advantageous but not essential. You will need to have excellent communication and time management skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing, and dynamic environment. We are looking for someone who is excited at the thought of joining a team at the forefront of Diabetes Care innovation and working in a fantastic modern and innovative environment. As you would expect from an innovative global healthcare company, we offer an excellent starting salary, and a competitive range of benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme. Here at Witney, we also like to help our employees live life to the fullest, and therefore we offer a range of optional initiatives for you to get involved in, including onsite allotments, couch to 5k campaigns, bee keeping, yoga and more! We politely request that agencies do not make contact regarding this role. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com