Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Working at Abbott** At 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’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + 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 scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of Orlando, FL location in the Abbott Heart Failure, Acelis Connected Health business. Our Heart Failure solutions are helping address some of the World’s greatest healthcare challenges. As the Process Excellence Manager, you will plan and implement Company’s projects and processes to assure the development and implementation of enterprise software, business process and related functions (communications, office systems, production activities, etc) **Principle Responsibilities** The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. + Applies Lean process management principles for building a company culture that supports continuous improvement. Plan a long-term approach to daily work that encourages small, incremental changes in process operations to improve quality and efficiency + Create value stream maps which includes all the value streams in the process. + Understand the whole process and improve it according to lean strategies and techniques. + Manages a team of Process Analysts to support the process definitions and work instructions for smooth business operations + Maintains dialogue with functional departments on data processing matters in order to evaluate needs, monitor service, advise on problems, encourage data processing educational opportunities, and ensure smooth conversions from manual processes to computerized systems, or from existing computer systems to new and improved ones. + Reviews policies and procedures for consistency across corporate wide entities. + Assists with training when required + Maintains relationships with representatives of firms providing data processing hardware, software and support services. + Develops strategic plans identifying technology to support a modern fulfillment process. + Follows all regulatory policies, procedures, privacy, and security standards in accordance with government agencies including all SOX and HIPAA requirements. + Maintains a culture of accountability by setting clear objectives for all employees in areas of responsibility through regular follow-up, variance tracking and results. + Responsible for the selection of associates, setting of expectations, and for the motivation and development of new hires within areas of responsibility. + Conducts supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable labor laws. **Required Qualifications** + 5+ years of experience managing one or more operational function and 3 or more successful implementation of a major business improvement projects. + Bachelor’s Degree in a business discipline is required, industrial engineering preferred + Master’s degree preferred + Financial management skills to analyze data for operations, budgeting, forecasting, reserve analysis, and receivable analysis. + Working knowledge in the areas of regulatory requirements, and business office operations + Excellent oral and written communication skills across varying seniority levels. + Ability to work with large, distributed and diverse teams. + Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills. + Creative and innovative thinker. + Proficiency in the use of analytic and reporting tools. + Maintains a Culture of Accountability **Preferred Qualifications** + Lean Six Sigma Black Belt + Certifications in Program/Project Management a plus * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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 www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $111,300.00 – $222,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com