Abbott

Program Manager

Abbott$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Administration, Sciences, Engineering, or Humanities.
  • Proven project management track record, preferably in a regulated or manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with external consultants and managing large-scale change initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the understanding, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Class A certification standards across all regional sites.
  • Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in Manufacturing, Marketing, and Supply Chain functions.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between regional sites, Chicago operations, and external Class A consultants.
  • Support and guide local Program Managers in managing changes for Class A certification.
  • Oversee the budget and timeline for Class A implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Establish and lead regional benchmarking teams to promote best practices across locations.
  • Provide regular updates on project status to AI Division leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
  • MetLife Legal, ID Fraud, and Pet Insurance
  • 401(k)
Full Job Description
Our Alameda, CA location currently has an opportunity for a Program Manager. The Program Manager will lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Class A certification standards across regional operations. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain functions, as well as the ability to influence senior leadership and support local program managers in driving transformational change.

Title: Program Manager

Location: Alameda, CA

Duration: 11 months

100% Onsite

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the understanding, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Class A certification standards across all regional sites.
  • Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in Manufacturing, Marketing, and Supply Chain functions.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between regional sites, Chicago MM operations, and external Class A consultants.
  • Support and guide local Program Managers in managing the full scope of changes required to achieve and sustain Class A certification.
  • Oversee the budget and timeline for Class A implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Establish and lead regional benchmarking teams to promote best practice sharing and consistency across all locations.
  • Provide regular updates and communications on project status to AI Division leadership.
  • Deliver training and implementation support to all Class A program participants across Manufacturing, Affiliate, and Logistics teams.
  • Strategically plan and manage the use of external consultants to maximize value and minimize cost.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve processes to support long-term sustainability of Class A standards.

Key Success Factors:
  • Supervisory experience with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain operations, manufacturing processes, and marketing functions.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Administration, Sciences, Engineering, or Humanities.
  • Proven project management track record, preferably in a regulated or manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working with external consultants and managing large-scale change initiatives is a plus.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
  • MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
  • 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.

  • Published on 22 Jul 2025, 6:09 PM

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