Program Transformation Lead; Global

Company Description

Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.

Reporting to the Planning Program Director

Our role at Abb Vie

The Program transformation lead will drive successful execution of the Planning Transformation Program within Abb Vie globally. This role will ensure that program milestones are delivered on time, business value is identified and tracked, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) and rollouts are managed in alignment with strategic goals. In addition, this role will help to build out Abb Vie’s long-range roadmap on planning systems in close conjunction with business process partners in GSP, MEC and BTS.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones across multiple work streams.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and critical path activities; ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on deliverables and deadlines.

• Partner with JDA business lead and subject matter experts to map current and future supply planning processes.
• Translate business needs into JDA APS functional designs, ensuring alignment with best practices.

• Partner with business leads to define measurable value drivers and KPIs for planning transformation.
• Define rollout plans for planning capabilities from pilot, POC to full deployment.
• Track and report benefits realization from pilots, POCs, and full deployments.

• Lead identification, scoping, and execution of proof-of-concept initiatives for new planning capabilities.
• Manage rollout strategies across geographies, business units, and product portfolios.
• Ensure robust change management and adoption planning.

• Facilitate communication between program leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Prepare and provide executive-level updates on program progress, risks, and outcomes in close conjunction with program leads.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (required). Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
• Project Management Experience and certification in project/program management required.
• 7+ years of project/program management experience in a global, cross-functional environment, Previous industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record in supply chain planning, enterprise system implementation, or transformation programs.
• Hands-on experience with advanced planning systems (Blue Yonder/JDA, Kinaxis, OMP, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated success in leading pilots, proof-of-concepts, and global rollouts.

Abb Vie has been at the top of the global 'Best Workplaces' list in the Netherlands, Europe and worldwide for several years in a row. We are proud of this! This recognition by Great Place to Work reflects employee experiences of trust, innovation, company values and leadership, across Europe. It is an acknowledgement of being a fulfilling workplace, a recognition of our culture and the result of the ways we work together.

Abb Vie 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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