Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 1 day ago
Program Manager, Operational Excellence
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $202K/yr
6+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions to address serious health issues. The Program Manager, Operational Excellence will manage multiple projects and initiatives while developing associates and driving consistency within the National AbbVie Distribution and Logistics organization.
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Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, encompassing various types and complexities
Utilize project management methodologies to manage projects according to plan while managing, coaching, and developing associates to independently manage projects
Manage projects according to project management methodology and PM framework set forth
Manage the Project Portfolio encompassing all projects within the NADL organization
Be accountable for PM Framework elements to provide training and coaching to build project management capabilities within the National AbbVie Distribution and Logistics (NADL) organization, focusing on driving consistency and standardization of project execution, tools, and templates
Responsible for CI Framework elements training, including anticipating needs and developing training strategies, developing and update training materials, and tracking the effectiveness of the training programs
Manage change in the CI culture to significantly improve business and functional alignment and organizational execution while establishing performance measurement systems and goals aligned with organizational objectives
Leverage data and metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement; provide recommended solutions that drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the change management process or enhance business processes
Develop and manage communications around lessons learned to support the change management process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Accredited LSS Green Belt (required)
6+ years of experience in managing projects and project portfolios, including using Six Sigma methodology with no supervision
6+ years of practical experience in Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement, including but not limited to Lean tools (5S, Gemba Walk, PDCA, Kaizen & SMED Workshops)
Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills, including listening, verbal presentation, and written communication with people at all levels
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills
Proven ability to lead and develop working relationships
Strong workload management and organizational skills with demonstrated adaptability to changing business priorities
Capable of leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team from all levels and functions of the organization
Ability to influence without direct authority
Must be able to work with minimal management direction
Ability to assess project ROI
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Preferred
Master's Degree or MBA (preferred)
Lean Certification (preferred)
PMP or Equivalent Project Management Certification (a plus)
Experience in CI culture-building
Working knowledge of data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, SAC)
Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other project governance tools
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Long-term incentive programs
Company
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
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2025-12-04
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