Operations Project Manager

Allergan; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Operation Project Manager to drive NPI and plant efficiency initiatives. You will oversee launches, set program strategy, manage a matrixed team, and ensure financial oversight in alignment with the long-range plan.

Responsibilities include creating plans, budgets, and communicating progress to leadership, with a focus on risk mitigation and strategic vision for products and facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field; MBA preferred.
• 5-10 years in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering or PM with broad business view.
• Strong strategy, planning and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategy to launch targets.
• Set site NPI program strategy with stage/gate meetings and timelines.
• Matrix manage site operations team for NPI projects.
• Create project plans, budgets and translate into actionable steps.
• Provide periodic updates of progress to plant management.
• Represent status to MES and external leadership as needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/technical

MBA preferred

Tools

PM software

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Operation Project Manager is responsible for providing support to and drive projects that support the overall long-range plan ensuring the plant continues to be competitive, and meets all required cost, compliance and customer service needs and commitments over this horizon. This important position will oversee key product launches, projects that support overall plant efficiency improvements, financial oversight of key LRP commitments, and future strategy and vision development for our products and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier/customer management to ensure all filing and launch targets are met. Some roles will be non-NPI related.
• Set and lead site NPI program strategy including stage and gate meetings and timelines to meet program objectives.
• Matrix management of a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement and execute NPI projects.
• Create comprehensive project plans, budgets and strategies for assigned projects. Translate project plans into measurable actions and execute against local plant procedures and processes.
• Establish and host periodic updates of progress to plant management.
• Represent and provide project status and updates to MES and external leadership as required by assigned projects
• Anticipate roadblocks and elevate when appropriate. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk-mitigation plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field. MBA degree is beneficial and preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in areas such as supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, and project management. Broad business perspective, knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes. Strong project experience and an ability to influence others are essential.
• Strong Strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis, with the ability to create and execute solutions based on the gathered data.
• Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• Collaborative approach in working with different teams and stakeholders in a globally oriented work environment
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills including listening, verbal presentation and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification is highly desired.
• Experience in a combination or one of the following industries: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Food, Chemical, Semiconductor and Automotive is highly desired.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is desired.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat areallocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolutediscretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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