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Lead the team developing Abbott Electrophysiology’s Next Generation platform projects.  These are top priority programs with high visibility in a high growth business that will play a major role in shaping our future portfolio.  Key performance measures include:

Lead cross-functional core teams and development activities to meet program objectives including scope, quality, budget, and schedule.  Core responsibilities include:Project planning and contractingBudget planningResource planningRegular executive status updatesProject financial metrics such as ROI, budget, COGS, and capitalCreating and maintaining schedulesRisk ManagementDevise and execute against a system-level plan that incorporates cross-functional dependencies including those between sub-functions within R&D.Drive accountability through identifying dependencies, critical path tasks and forward looking forecasting of program and technical risks, mitigations for those risks and key team decisions with trade offsAdhere to the business process governance and complete phase deliverables to drive project progression.Communicate and drive alignment with all levels of the organization on the objectives, risks, and needs for the program.Identify opportunities for improving overall business performance of the program.Develop plans with core 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.Analyzes the impact of changes in existing projects or addition of new projects and identifies strategies (resources allocation/project sequencing) for accomplishing all desired projects----identifies project interrelationships that affect priority and resources allocation decisionsManage/mentor program managers directly involved with the same project.Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Maintain a safe and professional work environment.Establish and maintain the program and product Design History File.Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the PMO

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

Minimum qualification (required):

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science discipline12+ years of leadership experience in Engineering, R&D, and/or Quality within a medical device/biomedical, high technology, and/or regulated industry5+ years in Program Management leading large scale, electro-mechanical system programs5+ years in New Product DevelopmentDisposables/high volume medical device design and manufacturing experienceExperience managing direct reportsExceptional planning, multi-tasking, and follow-up skills, with a knack for holding others accountable.Exceptional Leadership skillsStrong communicator with proven executive presenceEffective cross-functional collaboratorResult driven with strong accountability (both for themselves and for team members)Proven ability to adapt and lead through change, highly visible and critical programs

Preferred qualification:

Knowledge of EP clinical procedureAdvanced level degree(s) in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, or a related disciplinePMP Certification

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The base pay for this position is $147,300.00 – $294,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.