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. **Job Title** Sr. Manager, Functional Process Efficiency **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. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + 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** We are seeking a **Senior Manager, Functional Process Efficiencies** for our location in **Austin, Texas** in our Cardiac-Rhythm Management division. This is a fully on-site role. For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. The Senior Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional team members to improve the productivity of our Commercial organization. Measures, forecasts and monitors projects and budgets related to his/her responsibility. Accountable for the preparation of tactical plans (time and resources), coordination of related activities and delivering results that improve the day in the life of our Commercial Team. The Program Manager provides expertise and fosters continuous improvement in optimizing Commercial activities. Assists the Divisional Vice President in achieving the strategic goals for division wide initiatives and responsible for critical projects delegated by the Divisional Vice President that will reside within the Senior Program Manager's area of responsibility. **What You’ll Work On** **What You'll Do:** + This position is accountable for delivering sustained Commercial team efficiencies, without a negative impact to the margin profile. + Establish strategy for Functional Process Efficiencies Value Stream. + Provide direction for management and systems which support strategy for United States implementation and eventually global implementation and standardization of best practices. + The incumbent is required to interact with all levels of the division, and act as a point person for Senior Leaders including VPs. + Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and Divisional policies and procedures. **Education And Experience You'll Bring** **Required** + Bachelor’s Degree – in Engineering, Business or Science preferred + A minimum of ten years Commercial, Sales, Finance, Human Resources or Operations areas, including 5+ years of supervisory/managerial experience. **Preferred** + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Effective communication skills, business problem solving, ability to lead change in an organization and ability to conduct strategic analysis are key skills for this position. + Strong working knowledge of the various lifecycle processes and knowledge of the systems supporting the processes. Must possess cross-functional knowledge of the lifecycle processes and must be able to assess impact of proposed changes on all areas. + Ability to build cross-divisional relationships and support for process improvements and must be able to develop implementation plans which support adherence to best practices. + Must possess knowledge of Quality Systems and their supporting processes. Must possess departmental and budget management skills. + Six Sigma, Black Belt strongly preferred. + MBA strongly preferred. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **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 $109,300.00 – $218,700.00. 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