Posted 13 August, 2026
Director, Ops Program Management
Abbott
Sligo, Sligo, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 554984798
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director Project Management is responsible for directing the Strategic Project Management office to analyse; define; gain management approval; and implement key strategic programs. Leads and manages high impact change programs that significantly improve the productivity of the division.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Project Management
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
Ireland > Sligo : Castle Street
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
The Director Project Management is responsible for directing the Strategic Project Management office to analyse; define; gain management approval; and implement key strategic programs. Leads and manages high impact change programs that significantly improve the productivity of the division.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
- Works with Senior and executive management to develop high impact improvement strategies
- Creates operational cost models to support analysis and management of Division goals
- Performs bench marking and cost structure analysis to define significant opportunities for improvement
- Establishes sustaining processes to continuously assess (cost/capacity evaluation) and modelling for GMI projects globally across the P&L
- Manage the monthly IBP review cycle; responsible to ensure each of the IBP reporting business process streams are aligned and reconciled with the Division Financial Plan
- Implement standardized project planning and control processes and ensure tools are effectively used across all internal and third party strategic programs in accordance with the quality system including timelines; milestones; and budgets
- Budgetary: Manage program budget; negotiates & risk adjust budget estimates with internal and external stakeholders through all stages of the funding process (Plan; UPD and LRP). Manage partner Statements of Work, contracts and licensing agreements
- Yearly program budgetary responsibility
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree is required (Masters degree preferred)
- 12+ years' experience in experience in operations, supply chain, management, engineering and/or financial management
- 5+ years in project management leadership roles and working within a highly regulated industry
- Experience implementing and managing large change management programs
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Project Management
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
Ireland > Sligo : Castle Street
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable