Global Logistics Program Manager - Columbus, OH

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. 

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. 

What You'll Do:

• Provides strong people leadership by recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing talent. Establishes clear goals, priorities, and performance standards while coaching team members to achieve individual growth and collective success. Builds a culture of engagement, continuous improvement, and accountability. 

• Responsible for management and execution of multiple medium- to large-scale or a group of related projects that are organized into a program, both domestic and international 

• Responsible for implementation of Enterprise Excellence for the logistics function and all its global operating sites 

• Responsible for facilitating key elements of the Global Logistics Management Operating System to measure and improve operational performance 

• Incorporate best practices in program management to meet and or exceed division’s goals and/or long-range plans.  Drive execution of the Project Management Office for Global Logistics. 

• Identify process issues and recommend improvements to senior leaders 

• Perform project/portfolio management and analyses 

• Recommend and implement PM strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency 

• Act as primary point of contact for program for supporting Director as required and reporting & updates to Business Unit and senior leadership. 

SCOPE: 

• Programs represent multiple aspects of Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Import/Export solutions to drive margin improvement, network optimization and overall value to customer delivery. 

• Supports Abbott Nutrition freight and distribution operations teams globally 

• Activities require organizing results through multiple internal/external stakeholders, suppliers, and customers. 

• Responsible for identifying critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to senior leadership 

• Understand organizational impact of project issues and engage Sr Management as necessary 

• This position will work with limited supervision; is accountable for all program deliverables as a senior member within the organization 

What You’ll Work On 

• Translate general business goals and objectives into concrete strategic and tactical plans: 

• Participate in the development and implementation of innovation or cost reduction plans and process improvement 

• Work with senior management to establish project scope recommendations and timing 

• Manage resources and timing for current and future stages 

• Negotiate resources and program timelines with senior leadership 

• Provide training/coaching to meet organizational needs 

• Accurately evaluate complex situations and identify solutions that create successful outcomes 

• Ensure team is working within project/program scope and effectively coordinate the activities of the team to meet project milestones 

• Ensure program scope and success criteria are clearly established; develop and manage overall program plans to meet deliverables 

• Proactively identify and manage project opportunities/issues/risks 

• Oversee execution and delivery of all projects and programs within span of program control. 

• Participate in project assessments and communicate lessons learned 

• Work directly with functional area managers to resolve issues that impact completion of project objectives: determine when to escalate issues to appropriate levels of management 

• Creates and delivers program review presentations to senior leadership 

• Oversee the development of the Global Monthly Business Review (MBR) and the development of the LogEx Steering Committee Meeting, and the yearly key date files for Global Logistics.  

• Oversee the development of Quartey Townhall and monthly Rally sessions for Global Logistics.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING   

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred.  PMP certification desirable.  

Preferred: 

• Understanding of the strategic and operational context of the projects or business unit; organizational savvy 

• 3-5 years of experience in project leadership roles 

• 3-5 years of experience in operational excellence implementation and leadership 

• 3-5 years of logistics experience desirable 

• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills method 

• Extensive knowledge of and competency in project management methodology and processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, working in teams issues management, monitoring and reporting, and documentation 

• Strong written and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management 

• Ability to negotiate consensus among diverse groups and influence the activities of others not in own reporting structure 

• Demonstrated expertise in leading teams 

• Personal integrity and courage to escalate issues about the project and to advocate for responsible solutions to management 

• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and change 

• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with management at all levels 

• Able to travel frequently 

• Strong command of MS Office, data & project management reporting tools etc. 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Superb communication skills, verbal and written, at all levels. 

• Leadership/command presence 

• Technical background sufficient to understand issues involved with the project 

• Demonstrated ability in managing expectations on program requirements and deliverables 

• Exercises of judgment within generally defined processes, procedures, and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.  Erroneous decisions may result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or operations. 

• Negotiation skills 

• Demonstrate stewardship and provide project leadership through Project Management Organization to meet Division strategies and business objectives 

• Resolve project team conflicts 

SUPERVISION: 

• Direct Reports: 5 Exempt  

• Cross functional project management and influence. 

• Coaches and mentors team members to support performance and career progression  

• Conducts regular performance reviews and development discussions  

• Builds an inclusive, respectful, and high-trust team culture  

• Encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement