JOB DESCRIPTION:Job TitleSenior Project Manager (Product Lifecycle Manager)The Opportunity This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott's Heart Failure (HF) business, we're developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
The
Product Lifecycle Manager drives operational excellence for the
Chronic Heart Failure franchise. You will lead cross-functional teams to manage on-market products from launch through end-of-life (EOL). This role partners closely with Manufacturing Sites, Quality, R&D, Marketing and Regulatory Affairs to ensure supply continuity and product optimization. You will oversee critical operations initiatives, including geographic expansions, lifecycle strategy execution, and product performance improvements.
What You'll Work On - Lead the most complex cross-functional project teams to drive life cycle strategy execution
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables with a focus on supplier performance and risk mitigation.
- Portfolio Management: Manage execution plans for Geographic Expansion and Tier 2/3 country product launches.
- Operational Continuity: Proactively identify and mitigate End-of-Life (EOL) risks and component obsolescence issues.
- Governance & Prioritization: Implement rigorous project governance aligned with the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
- Process Optimization: Standardize project execution methodologies to reduce non-conformance events and improve operations.
- Risk Mitigation: Build and maintain comprehensive risk registers for on-market manufacturing and engineering changes.
- Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting risks, milestones, and quality-related outcomes.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings, set priorities, allocate tasks, and guide project staff to meet key deliverables and regulatory milestones.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in the medical devices or similar field
- A self-directed, efficient individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have excellent project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Apply NowLearn 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 $114,000.00 - $228,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Project Management
DIVISION:HF Heart Failure
LOCATION:United States > Pleasanton : 6035 Stoneridge Dr
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
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)
