As a Program Manager in Abbott Core Diagnostics Digital Health Solutions based in Lake Forest, IL, you will lead complex programs for product development and commercialization, involving cross-functional teams such as R&D, commercial, service, operations, legal, and IT. Your daily responsibilities include managing high-complexity projects with multiple workstreams, driving cultural changes within program management, and implementing governance templates and prioritization frameworks. You will also ensure compliance with regulatory policies and collaborate closely with engineering leaders to enhance overall performance. Ideal candidates possess expertise in project management fundamentals, experience in a regulated industry, and knowledge of software technologies including cloud-native architectures and AI tools. This role requires extensive international travel and the ability to work across multiple time zones, making it crucial for driving innovation and efficiency within Abbott’s digital health solutions.
Skills
Agile
Waterfall
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFE)
PMP
Scrum
SDLC
AI tools
Cloud-native architectures
Microservices
Project Management
Program Management
IT Governance Templates
Regulatory Compliance
Healthcare Services Technology
What you'll do
Manage complex programs involving multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, procedures, privacy, and security standards.
Develop risk management plans to mitigate program risks and communicate issues.
Implement governance templates and prioritize initiatives for program improvement.
Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and scaled agile frameworks in projects.
Mentor core team leaders and foster a culture of accountability and effectiveness.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline required.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or related field.
Expert knowledge in technology lifecycle processes (SDLC, agile, waterfall).
Experience managing complex programs in highly regulated industries preferred.
Familiarity with software technologies and cloud-native architectures.
Certifications in Project Management such as PMP or Agile Scrum Master preferred.
Ability to travel internationally for 15% of the time.
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,300–$198,700
range sits above
17%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$147,180–$231,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$162,275–$214,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Abbott
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that manufactures and markets a broad and diversified line of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Industry: Healthcare & Medical Devices
Abbott currently has
43 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$99,300–$198,700
across 41 roles with salary data.
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