Senior Software Program Manager (New Product Development)
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to :
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbotts Heart Failure HF division, were advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
We are recruiting for a Senior Program Manager-New Product Development to join our Heart Failure (HF) R&D Team working out of our locations in Pleasanton, CA, or Atlanta, GA. This is a high growth business division working on Mechanical Circulatory Support and Pressure Measurement Systems. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional product development teams and managing one or more multi-year projects developing new products for Abbotts Heart Failure business. This high-profile role will lead all aspects of new product development from project initiation to commercialization to meet agreed upon milestones and deliverables within the programs agreed upon budget. The Senior Program Manager will serve as the face of the program within the organization, which includes reporting core team progress, risks / mitigations, key challenges and proposed resolutions, etc. to senior leadership.
What Youll Work On :
Lead cross-functional core teams to meet program objectives including scope, budget, and schedule. Core responsibilities include :Lead cross-functional core team to develop project timeline consistent with business strategy and expectations.Drive program execution per milestone commitments (project timeline)Ensure appropriate impacts, risks, mitigations are developed and communicated in the face of requested or required program commitment changesPrioritize program workstreams, consistent with program strategyFacilitate strong collaboration among cross-functional core team membersManage and resolve conflict among program core team membersManage key cross-functional stakeholdersProject planning and contractingBudget planningPartnering with functional core team members to ensure robust functional resource planning per program scope and timeline.Regular executive status updatesProject financial metrics such as budget, COGS, and capitalProvide leadership to cross-functional design / development teams to deliver on goals for assigned development programs.Communicate with all levels of the organization the objectives, status, risks, and needs for the program.Identify potential roadblocks early and lead the team to develop and implement counter measures.Identify opportunities for improving overall performance of the program.Develop plans with core team members to eliminate and / or mitigate risk. If risks cannot be mitigated within the core team, determine appropriate means to communicate and elevate issues to appropriate individuals within the organization.Establish and maintain the program and product Design History FileInterfaces with appropriate internal and external resources (regulatory, customers, etc.) to ensure development programs meet regulatory and customer requirements.Obtains capital resources to meet company goals and develops departmental budget estimates.Contributes to business unit and divisional strategy planningTracks and forecasts divisional and product and technology projectsComplies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Required Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in engineering10+ years of end-to-end program management experience in Engineering or R&D within a medical device / biomedical, high technology, and / or any other regulated industryDemonstrated experience collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members to ensure proper systems and plan alignmentStrong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels in the organizationPrevious experience working in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environmentProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS ProjectPreferred Qualifications :
Advanced level degree(s) in Engineering, Sciences, or a related disciplineExtensive medical device industry experienceSoftware project management experience strongly preferredProject management of electro-mechanical systems (hardware, electrical, mechanical and software)Working knowledge of FDA 510(k) and / or EU MDR regulatory requirementsProgram / Project Management certificationsThe base pay for this position is $146,700.00 $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.