**About AbbVie**
The Director, Program Management will be responsible for the overall program implementation and oversight for assigned manufacturing programs within the IME organization.
The role will drive cross manufacturing site programs within the Business Strategy & Transformation function in IME.
The individual will be required to lead a broad cross-functional team to ensure manufacturing network program deliverables are achieved with adherence to approved budgets.
The individual must have the ability to work independently, with a strong technical and manufacturing background that can enable program execution.
The individual should also operate as an effective and engaged leader where they will enable business strategy, lead program governance, stake holder engagement and communication to senior leadership.
**Responsibilities**:
- Lead and direct multiple cross-functional teams for the implementation of complex programs, managing strategy, execution and budget.
- Establish program strategy and timelines, defining technical and regulatory requirements to support implementation.
- Evaluate contingency plans and risk management strategies for products in scope.
- Ensure effective communication within team and to Senior Leader stakeholders.
- Lead team discussions to resolve issues and ensure team alignment throughout program execution.
- Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules per financial schedule.
- Communicate program requirements, priorities and decisions, regularly and effectively.
- Guide cross-functional team in resolving conflicts and indecision's.
Escalate when necessary.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor in Science or Engineering; MBA or Ph.D preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations is required.
- Demonstrated strong planning and project management skills while managing large, complex programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
- PMP certification a plus.
- 10+ years of industry experience, 5 or more years program management experience.
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
- Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills.
- Demonstrated experience in a global and multi-cultural environment.
- Proven ability to resolve conflict across cross-functional teams and technical experts.
- Ability to understand technical aspects of complex systems and guide cross-functional and detailed technical discussions during critical problem solving exercises
**Significant Work Activities**
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
**Travel**
Yes, 25 % of the Time
**Job Type**
Experienced
**Schedule**
Full-time
**Job Level Code**
D
**Equal Employment Opportunity