Senior Project Manager, R&D

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# Senior Project Manager, R&DNorth Chicago, IL Full-time Notify me about similar jobs

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Job Description The Senior Project Manager, ACOS plays a pivotal role in driving strategic, cross-functional initiatives that support, connects and elevates the Abb Vie Community of Science. This role is central to delivering R&D cross functional efforts including transformational projects within ACOS (i.e., ACOS Reimagined), supporting R&D recognition events, and enabling our strategic priorities. Ensure coordinated project management of multiple initiatives to bring assigned project(s) to completion.

This role will report to the Director of R&D Change Management and ACOS Program Management.

Formulates project scope, timelines and deliverables independently[TS1] . Seeks final input from sponsors and management. Prioritizes work associated the project(s).Proactively identifies and defines projects risks and develops mitigation plans; identifies problems/ issues and provides options to management.

Reports project status to various levels of management and technical/ project management support to others outside department.

Routinely communicates with the project team through regular team meetings, ad hoc discussions and documented meeting minutes.

Executes projects in compliance with processes and procedures. Offers suggestions and assists in selection process for appropriate project team members

Documents “lessons learned” as appropriate and develops actions plan to address improvement initiatives.

Utilizes project tools (work plan, action item log, issue log, etc.) to manage project according to plan.

Demonstrate team leadership skills and ability to influence without direct authority. Build and maintain positive relationships.

Identify, track and manage cross-project dependencies to prevent bottlenecks. Proactively identify and mitigate programmatic risks, system issues and conflicts.

Translate executive vision into a structured program roadmap with clear work streams and milestones.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required and 7 years of related work experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years of related work experience

Experience working in a complex and matric environment. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.