Strategic Portfolio Program Manager

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to support late-stage drug development programs.

You will drive cross-functional planning, resource estimation, and risk analysis, ensuring delivery of milestones across teams and functions. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project-excellence skills, with familiarity in MS Project, QlikView, Spotfire, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical, scientific or PM-related discipline; 6+ years professional work experience in PM or related fields.
• LEAN Six Sigma or similar accreditation is highly preferred.
• 2+ years of Project Management experience with cross-functional teams; able to work independently and drive strategy.
• Clear leadership skills including communication, influence, and negotiation.
• Familiarity with drug development processes and cross-functional/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced project management support to late-stage drug development projects.
• Lead small cross-functional initiatives and coordinate tasks to meet objectives.
• Apply PM principles to coordinate and complete goals with prioritized tasks.
• Support monthly project plan maintenance and information reporting.
• Produce routine reports and ensure data accuracy and reporitng quality.
• Develop training materials and mentor junior staff in PM practices.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk analysis

Mentoring / training

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical/scientific or PM-related)

LEAN Six Sigma certification

Tools

MS Project

QlikView

Spotfire

MS Office

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to support late-stage drug development programs.

You will drive cross-functional planning, resource estimation, and risk analysis, ensuring delivery of milestones across teams and functions. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project-excellence skills, with familiarity in MS Project, QlikView, Spotfire, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.