The Manager, Business & Project Management Office (BPMO) plays a critical role within AbbVie's Business Technology Solutions Information Research (IR) Team, leading cross-functional delivery, process optimization, annual planning and supporting reporting, resource management and project management office activities within the BPMO team. This role is responsible for driving alignment across stakeholders to help support continuous improvement of processes, planning, tools and standards that strengthen IR’s operational performance and value delivery.

Responsibilities: 

• Drive end-to-end delivery of cross-functional initiatives within IR, ensuring alignment to stakeholders, scope, timelines, budget, and quality expectations. 
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements across BPMO and IR workflows, tools, and standards to enhance operational efficiency and consistency.  
• Lead IR annual planning processes (e.g., Long-Range Plan, Capital Plan), ensuring initiatives and funding support IR strategic priorities. 
• Provide accurate, timely reporting and insights to IR leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making and transparent communication.  Effectively leverage established PPM practices and tools (e.g., Clarity, Jira).   
• Support and partner with resource management, reporting and project management team leads as necessary. 
• Drive communication, adoption, and change management strategies to support successful implementation of BPMO activities across IR.  
• Provide internal operational coaching and consultation to IR colleagues.   
• Establish and maintain strategic level working relationships with all levels in IR, Finance, and selected external partners and suppliers. 
• Represents IR by promoting AbbVie BTS’s strategic vision, operating tenants, and strategic imperatives. 
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. 

Key Stakeholders: Support and collaborate with IR BPMO leads, IR Operations leads, IR Subdomain & Pillar leads, Business Technology Solutions R&D Finance leads, Strategic Vendor leads.