
Implementation Project Manager – Area South
Abbott
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Louisiana • Texas • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $78,000 - $156,000 per year
About the role
- Facilitate project management of the Implementation and Integration of customer point of care solutions, taking full responsibility of post close responsibilities to shorten Implementation to revenue time with goal of 60 days.
- Serve as lead implementation resource providing effective and efficient project management of product installation and integration utilizing Implementation Best Practices.
- Coordinate involvement of customer, local i-STAT Solution Specialists and other resources for executing successful utilization and adoption of i-STAT products at an accelerated rate.
- Protect key base business in collaboration with field sales serving as the clinical lab resource.
- Support i-STAT Solution Specialists with the development and implementation of strategies to secure base business and reduce loss and declining business.
- Cultivate growth opportunities in targeted accounts working as the pre-close Lab technical specialist.
- Support i-STAT Solution Specialists with pre-close implementation-based activities to expand sales of company's portfolio of products in existing accounts and develop new business for targeted opportunities.
- Engage in process of restructuring an institution’s internal processes to better facilitate patient care utilizing APOC products.
- Make educational presentations to audiences of physicians, nurses, medical directors, departmental and hospital administration concerning the most current trends in faster therapeutic turnaround times for clinicians who require immediate diagnostic results.
- Improve implementation efficiencies resulting in decreased implementation timelines of large volume, high priority and/or highly complex implementations.
- Develop and execute implementation strategies; utilize available resources effectively; lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams.
- Develops and directs the execution of practices, projects, programs and initiatives designed to maximize cartridge utilization.
- Develops strategies and directs resources necessary to deliver superior front-line customer support to the satisfaction of customers to ensure positive impact on future sales and growth.
- Understand key customer needs and articulate benefits of POCT at all levels.
- Maintain consistent momentum with multiple products and across multiple implementations and sales cycles.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of key product attributes and product demonstrations, product field expert.
- Cultivate relationships with key internal and external customer stakeholders.
- Ensure that all administrative tasks are completed promptly and accurately.
- Mentor / train new staff; serve as lead Implementation Personnel and peer leader within the commercial organization.
- Travel up to 75% of the time to support business goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Medical Technology, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy or a related field of study; associate degree is acceptable with additional experience and demonstrated competence.
- Typically requires 3-5 years of experience in the healthcare industry (of the 3-5 years experience 3+ years should be in project management) to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.
- 3+ years of working in the healthcare field with 1+ years in a clinical hospital position preferred.
- Ability to maintain consistent momentum with multiple products and across multiple implementation assignments.
- Ability to manage a project with multiple stakeholders and process owners and clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications.
- Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships.
- Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; analytical and critical-thinking skills; aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software.
- Ability to confidently speak in public and lead training groups.
- Ability to work independently and in groups.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organization, time, and project management skills.
- Background of superior customer service by managing key relationships with facility stakeholders.
- Willing and able to travel by all means of transportation (including overnight travel) up to 75% of the time to support business goals.
Benefits
- 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 a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementimplementation strategiesclinical lab resourceproduct installationproduct integrationdata analysiscustomer supportpublic speakingtraining and mentoringprocess restructuring
Soft Skills
interpersonal relationshipsproblem-solvinganalytical skillscritical thinkingleadershipcommunicationorganizationtime managementinitiativeteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Medical TechnologyBachelor's degree in NursingBachelor's degree in Respiratory TherapyAssociate degree in related field