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QA Project Manager China

Are you passionate about quality and ready to lead impactful GMP improvement projects for China? We're looking for a dynamic QA Project Manager to join our team and drive excellence in QA Project Management. You'll report to the QA Operations Manager and collaborate with the Program Manager, assembling your own team of experts to tackle exciting, complex projects.

Primary Objective:

• Manage and execute quality GMP projects moderate to complex projects.

• Ensure project success through:

  • Initiating: Define scope and criteria.

  • Planning: Set timelines and improve accuracy.

  • Executing: Facilitate meetings, manage resources.

  • Monitoring: Use reports, manage risks.

  • Closing: Conduct lessons learned, complete documentation.

  • Coaching: Guide other PMs.

• Identify and recommend process improvements.

• Manage project plans, resources, and communication.

• Oversee quality GMP activities in manufacturing.

• Analyze and engage stakeholders.

• Escalate issues as needed.

• Identify and communicate project risks.

Responsibilities:

• Translate business goals into strategic and tactical plans.

• Establish project scope and timing with Program Manager and Quality.

• Manage resources and timelines for current and future stages.

• Provide training and coaching.

• Evaluate complex situations and identify solutions.

• Ensure team meets project milestones within scope.

• Develop and manage program plans to meet deliverables.

• Oversee execution and delivery of Quality GMP projects.

• Manage cross-functional timelines and ensure timely task completion.

• Identify and address changes in project scope, budget, and timeline.

• Participate in assessments and communicate lessons learned.

• Document project plans, manage resources, and maintain documentation.

• Resolve issues with functional area managers and escalate when necessary.

• Deliver project updates to stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of project management experience.

Experience:

• Strategic and operational understanding.

• Fluent in Dutch and English.

• 3-5 years in project leadership.

• Proven team leadership.

• Knowledge of project management principles.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Extensive project management expertise.

• Effective communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to negotiate and influence.

• Integrity and courage to escalate issues.

• Adaptability to manage deadlines and change.

• Meeting planning and facilitation.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our dynamic team!

About Abbott

Abbott is a global health player, committed to more than just helping people live longer and better lives. Abbott employs approximately 113,000 employees in 160 countries worldwide on a diverse portfolio of diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. In the Netherlands, 2000 colleagues at 9 locations are working on sustainable solutions for important health challenges.

How do you apply?

Do you enjoy working in an international organization that contributes to healthcare and do you recognize yourself in this profile, then we would like to receive your response. You can apply with your CV and motivation via our website: Careers at Abbott Laboratories | Abbott Laboratories jobs . For questions, please reach out to Meltem Cakir via recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com

What are the next steps after the application?

The recruiter will contact you. If it appears that your profile fits the position, the job interviews will be scheduled. Part of our selection procedure is checking references and submitting a Certificate of Good Conduct. An assessment can be part of the application process. We are looking forward to your response!

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

Netherlands > Zwolle : Building 21

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)