Abbott

Product Stewardship Project Manager

Abbott • $99K — $198K *
Temecula, CA 92592In-Person
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 4 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering (± 16 years)
  • 8-10 years of medical device compliance and/or product stewardship experience
  • Proven ability to navigate and interpret medical device product stewardship regulations
  • Experience managing multiple projects in a complex, fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills with multi-level organizational ability
  • Familiarity with cross-division business models in enterprise settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of Product Stewardship processes within Vascular business
  • Represent Vascular organization in cross-business programs and implement standardized processes
  • Estimate project requirements using standard techniques and tools
  • Prepare project plans, schedules, and budgets with project management tools
  • Direct project execution by tracking schedules, identifying risks, and developing contingency plans
  • Communicate project status through standard reporting and participation in meetings
  • Mentor junior project leaders and facilitate training on project management techniques

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities within a global company
  • Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan
  • Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt support programs
  • Recognized as a top employer for diversity and quality workplace culture
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Product Stewardship Project Manager manages the development and implementation of projects involving cross-functional and cross-business teams focused on global compliance with regulations and internal standards focused on substances of concern within our products and its packaging.
This position can be based out of Temecula, CA; Westford, MA; and Minneapolis, MN

This is an ONSITE position
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Leads project for integration of Product Stewardship processes and communication channels across the Vascular business to achieve strategic objectives of the business.
  • Represents Vascular organization in cross-business programs, including but not limited to PFAS PMO, PPWR PMO, Circularity PMO, EPR PMO, and others, and develops efficient, standardized processes and implements within the Vascular business.
  • Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.
  • Prepares project plans, schedules and budgets by using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project.
  • Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.
  • Assures project quality by using standard development methodologies and by working with SQA to develop and execute project quality plans.
  • Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings.
  • Resolves project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.
  • Consults with internal project groups by sharing project management knowledge and assisting or mentoring more junior project leaders in project management processes and techniques.
  • Participates in external project management organizations, conferences and seminars to keep current with industry best practices in project management by joining professional associations and implementing a professional development plan with focus on project management.
  • Understands business environment and relates extensive knowledge of internal and external technological activities to trends.
  • Interfaces with senior management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units.
  • Participates in the development of other technical contributors by facilitating training and providing feedback and guidance.
  • May lead a project team. Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Provides technical leadership to business units.
  • Acts as a mentor to less-experienced staff and may provide work direction or supervise other technical employees.
  • Exercises judgment independently.
  • Initiates or maintains schedule for projects and project milestones.
  • Establishes priorities of individual or project assignments. Selects methods and techniques to lead a project to completion.
  • Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education
  • Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Science/Engineering


Experience:
  • Minimum 8-10 years / medical device compliance and/or product stewardship experience
  • Ability to navigate and interpret medical device product stewardship regulations.
  • Expected to function with little direction and be able to independently drive complex projects to completion.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities.
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
  • Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.


Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 - $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
AVD Vascular

LOCATION:
United States > Temecula : Building E - TE

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 15 % 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)

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