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Senior Program Manager (New Product Development)

Pleasanton, CA

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure HF division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

We are recruiting for a Senior Program Manager-New Product Development to join our Heart Failure (HF) R&D Team.  This is a high growth business division working on Mechanical Circulatory and Pressure Measurement Systems.  You will be responsible for leading cross-functional product development teams and managing one or more multi-year projects developing new products for Abbott's Heart Failure business.  This high-profile role will lead all aspects of new product development from project initiation to commercialization to meet agreed upon milestones and deliverables within the program’s agreed upon budget.  The Senior Program Manager will serve as the face of the program within the organization, which includes reporting core team progress, risks/mitigations, key challenges and proposed resolutions, etc. to senior leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead cross-functional core teams to meet program objectives including scope, budget, and schedule.  Core responsibilities include:

Lead cross-functional core team to develop project timeline consistent with business strategy and expectations.

Drive program execution per milestone commitments (project timeline)

Ensure appropriate impacts, risks, mitigations are developed and communicated in the face of requested or required program commitment changes

Prioritize program workstreams, consistent with program strategy

Facilitate strong collaboration among cross-functional core team members

Manage and resolve conflict among program core team members

Manage key cross-functional stakeholders

Project planning and contracting

Budget planning

Partnering with functional core team members to ensure robust functional resource planning per program scope and timeline.

Regular executive status updates

Project financial metrics such as budget, COGS, and capital

Provide leadership to cross-functional design/development teams to deliver on goals for assigned development programs.

Communicate with all levels of the organization the objectives, status, risks, and needs for the program.

Identify potential roadblocks early and lead the team to develop and implement counter measures.

Identify opportunities for improving overall performance of the program.

Develop plans with core team members to eliminate and/or mitigate risk.  If risks cannot be mitigated within the core team, determine appropriate means to communicate and elevate issues to appropriate individuals within the organization.

Establish and maintain the program and product Design History File

Interfaces with appropriate internal and external resources (regulatory, customers, etc.) to ensure development programs meet regulatory and customer requirements.

Obtains capital resources to meet company goals and develops departmental budget estimates.

Contributes to business unit and divisional strategy planning

Tracks and forecasts divisional and product and technology projects

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

Required 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

10+ years of end-end program management experience in Engineering or R&D within a medical device/biomedical, high technology, and/or any other regulated industry

Demonstrated experience collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members to ensure proper systems and plan alignment

Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels in the organization

Previous experience working in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environment

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Project

Preferred 

Advanced level degree(s) in Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline

Extensive medical device industry experience

Software project management experience

Project management of electro-mechanical systems (electrical, mechanical and software)

Working knowledge of FDA 510(k) and/or EU MDR regulatory requirements

Program/Project Management certifications

WHAT WE OFFER  

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  

Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  

Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 

Paid time off  

401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. 

The base pay for this position is $146,700.00 – $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.