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Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.Job DescriptionThe Project Manager is experienced in leadership, accountable for overall project implementation, and will work with stakeholders in the multiple functional areas in and outside of the function. The product manager is a change agent who is passionate, with high energy, and is results-oriented with a creative and analytical mind. Experience with advanced project management tools and processes is desirable. Individuals should have the ability to manage critical situations.ResponsibilitiesEffectively lead project teams while building positive professional relationships with stakeholders.Define project objectives, requirements, and assumptions necessary to structure a project or activity.Plan, schedule, and control project activities to fulfill objectives and satisfy project requirements.Develop and drive integrated project plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy and global purchasing or AbbVie strategies.Establish, maintain, and lead high performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the organization.Lead, coordinate, facilitate, and motivate all associated project resources to gain alignment on project goals and deliverables including project risk assessment and contingency planning to assure successful project completion.Manage projects within established scope, schedule, and budgetDevelop and document high-level strategies for accomplishing specific project objectives.Facilitate and lead effective project meetings, manage change and conflict, and develop resource planning estimates to manage project workload and productivity.Support project management team members to ensure success of projects while maintaining customer service focus.Additional Qualifications / ResponsibilitiesQualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in science or related fieldStrong interpersonal skillsEffective written and oral communication skills.Strong analytical capabilities with strong technical aptitude and displayed ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologiesDemonstrated ability to grasp strategic concepts and develop strategies and to effectively organize and structure activities around those strategiesAbility to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources.Good general understanding of business and financial principles.Minimum of 6 years of industry experience related to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and / or medical device industries in project management, purchasing, supply chain, or similar rolesMinimum of 2 years of Project experience related to one or more of the following : product development and launch, business process optimization, technology transfer, regulatory submission / regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and / or alliance management. Including strong computer skills. Management of IT projects or application implementation preferred.Desirable but not required : Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and PMP certifications are a plus)Salary : $103,500 - $197,000
Salary : $103,500 - $197,000
