Operations Project Manager

AbbVie; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Operation Project Manager in New Jersey to oversee NPI initiatives, drive site strategy, and manage cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches and cost-effective plant performance. You will coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to align projects with long-range planning and compliance requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to influence across functions and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or technical field; MBA beneficial.
• 5–10 years in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, or project management.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills.
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

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.
• 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

Skills

Project management

Supply chain

Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or technical field

MBA preferred

Engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Financial systems knowledge

Job 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.

Company Description

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolutediscretion, consistent with applicable law.

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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