Program Manager

Our Alameda, CA location currently has an opportunity for a Program Manager. The Program Manager will design, plan, and execute HR development programs (e.g., leadership development, talent management, onboarding, DEI initiatives).

Title: Program Manager

Location: Alameda, CA

Duration: 6 - 12+ months (possibility for extensions)

100% Onsite

Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Execution

• Design, plan, and execute HR development programs (e.g., leadership development, talent management, onboarding, DEI initiatives).
• Translate strategic HR goals into actionable project plans with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure timely and successful implementation of programs across departments and locations.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross-functional teams, including HR, business and external consultants.
• Facilitate collaboration between HR, business units, and executive leadership to align program goals with organizational priorities.
• Manage stakeholder communications, ensuring transparency and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Process Optimization & Change Management

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and systems through programmatic interventions.
• Develop change management strategies to support adoption and sustainability of HR initiatives.
• Monitor program performance and impact, using data to drive continuous improvement.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contracts related to HR development services.
• Plan use of external consultants to optimize costs and benefits.

Key Success Factors:

• Experience with HR initiatives, learning groups, learning and training matrix development.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all aspects of the project are thoroughly considered and executed.
•  Has experience with dashboard creation and creating project plans.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in human resources development.
• Strong Project Management experience.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.