Abbott

Manager of Global Project and Programs Business Excellence (Lake Forest, IL)

Abbott$113K — $226K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or related field.
  • At least 8 years of advanced experience in business functions.
  • Proven success in leading sizable business improvement initiatives with financial and operational outcomes.
  • Strong project and program management skills enhancing cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide initiatives across various divisions including Operations and Quality.
  • Drive business excellence and transformation for growth and profitability.
  • Align projects with executive priorities and strategic objectives.
  • Promote continuous improvement culture across global operations.
  • Lead Lean and Lean Six Sigma to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
  • Deliver updates and insights to executive leadership for informed decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities for value creation to drive sustainable results.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for you and your family.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a diverse company.
  • A supportive work environment focusing on operational excellence.
  • A chance to be part of impactful global initiatives.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity
  • This is not a remote opportunity
  • Qualified candidates must currently live in the Chicagoland area.
  • Traveling up to 10%
  • Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.


The Manager, Production & Process Control, Global Business Excellence, leads strategic, cross-functional initiatives across the Core Laboratory Diagnostics Division to drive operational excellence, business performance, and margin improvement. This role partners with executive leadership to align programs with divisional priorities and leads Lean and Lean Six Sigma initiatives that deliver sustainable results across global operations.

What You'll Work On

Strategic Program Leadership
  • Lead enterprise-wide, cross-functional programs across Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, R&D, and Supply Chain.
  • Drive Global Business Excellence and transformation initiatives that support growth, profitability, and strategic objectives.
  • Ensure alignment of projects, value streams, and executive priorities.


Operational Excellence
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement across global locations.
  • Lead Lean and Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity, quality, service, and cost performance.
  • Support Operational Excellence roadmap development, opportunity prioritization, and implementation planning.


Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Provide program updates and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Partner with senior leaders to align strategic initiatives with business objectives.
  • Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and performance analysis.


Business Impact
  • Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, cost reduction, margin expansion, and operational performance.
  • Identify and execute value creation opportunities across the organization.
  • Drive sustainable business results through effective program leadership and execution.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience across multiple business functions.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale business improvement initiatives and delivering measurable financial and operational results.
  • Strong project and program management expertise with a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Project Management certification.
  • Experience in healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, or regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Expertise in Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Experience influencing senior leaders and leading high-performing teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a global matrix organization.


Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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.

The base pay for this position is
$113,300.00 - $226,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Project Management

DIVISION:
CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:
United States > Lake Forest : CP01

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

About Abbott

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Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

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Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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