Director, Program Management

Director, Program Management

Purpose

The Director, Program Management will be responsible for overall program and project management governance and oversight across Manufacturing Engineering & Contracting. The role will drive standardization and alignment across PM organizations at the site and global level, and oversee implementation for assigned manufacturing programs within ME&C. This new position will design and implement governance and project management processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and roll out project governance and prioritization processes across multiple cross‑functional teams and ME&C sites, ensuring alignment to ME&C and regional strategies.
• Define and roll out the standard set of templates and tools to be used across the ME&C PM organization.
• Develop and report metrics and dashboards to track and display progress of programs/projects.
• Establish and manage the ME&C Program Management COP.
• Lead and direct multiple cross‑functional teams for the implementation of complex programs, managing strategy, execution and budget.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and to senior leader stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate standard PM training for the organization both globally and site‑based.
• Manage the ME&C Strategy team communication tools including Teams and SharePoint.
• Communicate program requirements, priorities and decisions, regularly and effectively.
• Manage a staff of 1‑3 and ensure the successful implementation of their programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering; MBA or Ph.D. preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations.
• 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 multicultural 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.

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 role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors 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 long‑term incentive programs.

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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