Operations Project Manager

AbbVie; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in New Jersey is seeking an Operations Project Manager to drive NPI and plant efficiency initiatives, ensuring long-range planning aligns with cost, compliance and customer service goals. The role oversees launches, budgets, and strategic execution across the site.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with MES and leadership, and proactively navigate risks to protect project timelines and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field; MBA is beneficial.
• 5–10 years in supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, and project management with broad business perspective.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills with knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis with ability to create and execute data-driven solutions.
• Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• Collaborative approach in a globally oriented work environment.
• Proven leadership with excellent communication including listening, verbal, and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategy decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, and supplier/customer management to ensure filing and launch targets are met.
• Set and lead site NPI program strategy including stage-gate meetings and timelines.
• Matrix-manage a team of site operations personnel to plan, implement and execute NPI projects.
• Create comprehensive project plans, budgets and strategies; translate plans into actionable steps.
• Establish and host periodic progress updates to plant management.
• Represent and provide project status to MES and external leadership as required.
• Anticipate roadblocks and develop contingency or risk-mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/technical field

MBA (beneficial)

Tools

PM software

Financial systems

Job description

• Compensation: USD 96,500 - USD 183,500 - yearly

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 new 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

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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.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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