Sr. Project Manager, Potent Facility
AbbVie
August 17, 2026
On-site
North Chicago, IL
$141,500 - $268,500 USD yearly
Operations
Purpose:
The Senior Project Manager will lead Strategic capital projects to support the manufacturing network’s ability to deliver innovative medicines. Responsible for achieving project objectives including EHS, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality and Compliance, while driving performance of consultants, architecture/engineering firms, construction contractors, and managers. Close collaboration with functions such as ME&C and Quality during all phases. Reports to Director, US Strategic Projects (Operations Transformation).
Responsibilities:
- Single point responsibility to ensure all project objectives are achieved.
- Implement and comply with applicable EHS and Engineering Policies and procedures.
- Drive EHS performance, including construction safety; ensure project work does not impact existing facilities or operations.
- Drive implementation of best-in-class design within scope in consultation with operations stakeholders.
- Manage and be responsible for all phases of project execution.
- Monitor/manage project risks; ensure mitigation plans; escalate risks to steering committee when required.
- Demonstrate financial acumen and cost control; plan and project capital/expense spend; provide LBE and estimates to complete monthly.
- Drive value engineering, alternate options/scenarios, and fall back strategies to improve efficiencies.
- Lead strategic sourcing with Procurement; assist with contract negotiations; manage scope/schedule creep and dispute resolution.
- Monitor/measure progress using KPIs; proactively mitigate impacts to schedule, cost, quality, and EHS.
- Foster innovation and integrate novel concepts.
- Communicate effectively at all organizational levels; present performance to steering committees, senior leadership, regulators, and government agencies.
Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
- Minimum 10 years as an Engineering/Projects/Operations Leader across multiple drug product operations.
- In-depth expertise in aseptic and sterile manufacturing; multi-format filling lines and lyophilizer; small volume cytotoxic filling advantageous.
- Proven inclusive leadership of diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication with senior leadership, regulators, and government agencies.
- Excellent negotiation skills; financial acumen; ability to lead cross-functional projects.
- Ability to lead change in a matrix organization.
- Business acumen with financial planning/budgeting experience including P&L responsibility.
- Ability to mentor and develop next-generation leaders.
- Site based; travel to other project sites and design reviews/workshops required.
The Senior Project Manager will lead Strategic capital projects to support the manufacturing network’s ability to deliver innovative medicines. Responsible for achieving project objectives including EHS, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality and Compliance, while driving performance of consultants, architecture/engineering firms, construction contractors, and managers. Close collaboration with functions such as ME&C and Quality during all phases. Reports to Director, US Strategic Projects (Operations Transformation).
Responsibilities:
- Single point responsibility to ensure all project objectives are achieved.
- Implement and comply with applicable EHS and Engineering Policies and procedures.
- Drive EHS performance, including construction safety; ensure project work does not impact existing facilities or operations.
- Drive implementation of best-in-class design within scope in consultation with operations stakeholders.
- Manage and be responsible for all phases of project execution.
- Monitor/manage project risks; ensure mitigation plans; escalate risks to steering committee when required.
- Demonstrate financial acumen and cost control; plan and project capital/expense spend; provide LBE and estimates to complete monthly.
- Drive value engineering, alternate options/scenarios, and fall back strategies to improve efficiencies.
- Lead strategic sourcing with Procurement; assist with contract negotiations; manage scope/schedule creep and dispute resolution.
- Monitor/measure progress using KPIs; proactively mitigate impacts to schedule, cost, quality, and EHS.
- Foster innovation and integrate novel concepts.
- Communicate effectively at all organizational levels; present performance to steering committees, senior leadership, regulators, and government agencies.
Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
- Minimum 10 years as an Engineering/Projects/Operations Leader across multiple drug product operations.
- In-depth expertise in aseptic and sterile manufacturing; multi-format filling lines and lyophilizer; small volume cytotoxic filling advantageous.
- Proven inclusive leadership of diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication with senior leadership, regulators, and government agencies.
- Excellent negotiation skills; financial acumen; ability to lead cross-functional projects.
- Ability to lead change in a matrix organization.
- Business acumen with financial planning/budgeting experience including P&L responsibility.
- Ability to mentor and develop next-generation leaders.
- Site based; travel to other project sites and design reviews/workshops required.