WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

Abbott Heart Failure designs and manufactures complex, life-saving medial devices.  As a Program Manager in the Sustaining PMO, you will lead cross-functional projects that support heart failure products on the market and improve processes to make a significant impact to the organization and our patients.  Types of projects include product enhancements, line extensions, implementing new systems in operations, and projects that improve product design quality, manufacturing processes, supply chain resilience or operations cost.   

This role is responsible for the planning and execution of key projects that support the sustainment of current products and achievement of operational goals.  You will: 

• Build smart strategies to achieve each project’s goals. 

• Create optimal project schedules and manage tight budgets. 

• Lead and motivate cross-functional team members (including manufacturing engineering, quality, R&D, regulatory, supply chain, production, and IT) to successful project completion through excellent interpersonal and influence skills. 

• Creatively solve project issues and proactively mitigate risks. 

• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders from operators to executive leadership. 

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, hands-on problem solver and a strong, adaptable leader with a passion to drive results.   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

REQUIRED 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline 

• 5+ years of managing projects in the medical device industry 

PREFERRED 

• Advanced Degree 

• PMP Certification 

• Experience with systems like ERP (SAP), PLM (Windchill) a plus 

• Experience in operations (i.e. Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain,