JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the worlds greatest healthcare challenges.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientistsAbbott Rapid Diagnostics is hiring a Head of Strategic Program Management based in Dubai.The OpportunityHas primary leadership responsibility for leading program management efforts for Infection Diseases portfolio. Leads other program managers and directors in setting strategic objectives to achieve desired results. This includes determining portfolio level plans, budgets, scope, and risks for future and existing platforms, products, and features. Provides leadership to a cross-functional teams for complex portfolio development and the commercialization of new products. Manages resources across the portfolio to ensure that programs meet milestones and deliverables. Works cross-functionally with core team and functional managers to ensure that programs meet objectives and timelines. Represents the core team to the organization, reports team progress, program recommendations and resolutions of issues at senior staff meetings.Leads at least 1 highly complex platform development program (includes development of new or novel instrument hardware, software, reagent/assay, and consumable)Direct accountability for project definition and execution; defines deliverables and exit requirements for each of the phases (Ideation, Concept, Feasibility, Development, Validation, Launch); Development, Ownership and Accountability of Timeline, Critical Path Activities, Risks and AssumptionsCollaborates with other program managers and across the ARDx BUs to share progress and gain input to leverage platform advantages across the business; works with functional teams to ensure product is developed for appropriate market needs with applied DfX principles to meet company sustainability objectivesTranslates strategies into program/project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements; Continually tracks progress against those plansDevelops and sets annual project goals (Products, financial performance, milestones, critical success factors); integrates this into ID Executive S&OP cycle and provides updates at required frequencyResponsible for all reporting activities associated with program, responsible for collecting and collating all inputs from cross functional teams to support project reviews with leadership and relevant stakeholdersDetermines and manages appropriate governance structure for programGuides functional workstream leads (project managers) to identify and escalate project risks and communicate status to internal and external stakeholdersEstablishes and leads proactive, transparent, and effective communications cadence to ensure timely dissemination of information with the senior leadership team, program/project teams, and matrix stakeholdersCost Centre Ownership for Program under responsibility including development of annual forecast and reporting against actuals on a monthly basisCompletes capacity assessment (people, financial measures) and ability to meet plans and timelines. Highlights gaps and resolves with functional leadersWhat you will bringEducationEducation LevelBachelors Degree (\xc2\xb1 16 years)Masters Degree (\xc2\xb1 18 years)Major/Field of StudyIn related Engineering discipline.In Business or Technology preferred.an equivalent combination of education and work experienceExperience/BackgroundMinimum 15 years relevant experienceProgressively responsible experience in engineering or related technical discipline.Must have a minimum of 12 years experience leading projects in a medical device, bio medical or high technology industry.Prefer extensive medical device industry experience.Prefer 8 years experience directly managing technical staff.Exceptional project management skills, with proven ability to clearly define objectives and priorities, establish milestones, anticipate and mitigate risks, lead cross-functional teams to meet and exceed goals in a dynamic environment, while maintaining strong attention to detail and quick recall.Experienced managing with ambiguity; demonstrated ability to take ownership of problems, exercise sound judgment and independently determine appropriate course of action where precedent may not exist.An approachable and credible communication style, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills; to keep all levels of the organization informed, engaged and motivated.Skilled change agent with experience aligning a geographically-dispersed team around a vision and strategy and creating a sense of urgency to execute the strategy and deliver on commitments.Intellectual agility - able to pivot based on shifting priorities and balance multiple projects seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.Excellent collaboration skills - able to navigate complex matrix within the Business Unit and the broader Abbott organization to ensure alignment of priorities and partnership throughout program execution.Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Project ManagementDIVISION: IDEM ARDx Infectious Disease Emerging MarketsLOCATION: United Arab Emirates
Dubai : Ubora Tower2ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: YesSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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