Strategic Initiatives Manager - NEW

AbbVie'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 AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

• New position in the UK 
• Reporting to Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives 
• Located in Marlow office 
• Comprehensive benefits package and strong career development 

Job Overview

The Strategic Initiatives Team is responsible for leading the company through significant transformations and change efforts ranging from major transactions – M&A integrations and divestitures, transformation to strategic enterprise initiatives.

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives collaborates with cross-functional working teams and SI leadership to conceive, plan and drive the execution/ and implementation of enterprise wide, cross-functional, and global initiatives necessary to support achievement of SI transition and transformation program objectives.

Transition programs may include Procurement Transformation, integration of any potential mergers & acquisitions, divestitures / carve-outs, and other key strategic initiatives / transformational projects.

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives, supports large scale transformational programs by focusing on adherence to strategy, cross-functional & global partnerships, governance, risk management, and achievement of milestones. They collaborate with a team of cross-functional resources, to deliver best in class process and project management practices. They ensure deliverables are completed within established timelines, budgets, resource allocations, and in accordance with quality/performance expectations. They build rapport and ensure alignment with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Project management within a heavily matrixed environment, including driving results of functional, cross-functional, and global processes and projects related to SI programs
• Drive cross-functional and global project teams- requires experience supporting multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Interface with SI and functional leadership to ensure successful program visioning and execution
• Support the design of key processes and metrics to oversee working teams and reporting to initiative management team members
• Ensure all activities are executed within allocated budget and according to agreed-upon timelines
• Monitor performance of functional and, if required, local affiliate / area / global teams
• Roll-out and train relevant (functional, cross-functional, global) teams on SI processes, frameworks, and tools
• May include coordinating with key external resources/consulting firms engaged to achieve SI program goals
• Development and maintenance of SI internal playbooks, including suggestions for improvements
• Compliance with all AbbVie policies & procedures
• Leading by example: demonstrating AbbVie behavioral competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Work experience in consulting or similar business environments
• Cross-functional and global project team leadership experience
• Demonstrated project management ability of multiple simultaneous projects with many moving pieces
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive attitude and strong planning capabilities
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and processes in simple language
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills and ability to influence individuals significantly senior to self
• Experience interacting independently on strategic, tactical and confidential issues that have both immediate and long-term business impacts
• Global mind-set

Preferred:

• MBA or advanced degree
• Management consulting or similar background
• International or global work experience

AbbVie 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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