Senior Manager, Gross Margin Improvement

Abbott

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott 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. Employees can qualify for 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 bachelor’s 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. The Opportunity This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. As a Senior Manager, Gross Margin Improvement, you will manage execution of project in accordance with organization's project management methodology. Develop, prioritize and submit project plans, budgets and methodologies across a range of key projects supporting the delivery of Gross Margin Improvement (GMI) and Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) programs. Define project resources, performance reviews and post implementation evaluations. Project leadership includes identifying opportunities, writing effective project charters, using project management to manage team activities, leading teams to execute projects, tracking project status and results, escalating project barriers, and developing team members. Take ownership of the successful implementation of a set of projects that collectively can comprise a program. Manage the work of project managers. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations
• Minimum 7 years of experience with increasing responsibility demonstrating success in applying project management, change management and continuous improvement tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree preferred
• PMP preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern the delivery of GMI goals, communicate status and identify risks to ensure the division meets annual GMI commitments.
• Facilitate generation of ideas to create a pipeline of GMI opportunities.
• Champion the continuous improvement standards and strategy for the business
• Lead the most complex or critical projects.
• Identify and resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Evaluate and authorize changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or timeline of a project.
• Select and manage ongoing relationships with external contractors, internal team members and stakeholders to deliver goals for the organization

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for 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 bachelor’s 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees