Sean Coleman
Lindenhurst,IL
Summary
Senior Program Manager with 25+ years Program Management experience, leading multimillion-dollar global IT programs across regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and M&A workstreams. Recognized for driving operational efficiency, negotiating enterprise contracts, and aligning IT strategy with business objectives. Experienced in managing global cross-functional teams and delivering regulatory-compliant solutions in diverse international environments. Recipient of the Abbott President’s Award and Divisional IT Excellence Award.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager
Abbott Laboratories
10.2018 - Current
- Lead enterprise-level serialization IT solutions ensuring compliance with global regulations.
- Direct $6.1M annual department budget, optimizing contract renewals and reducing subscription costs through vendor negotiations.
- Established standardized processes and guidelines, strengthening compliance with Abbott policy and international regulations.
- Key Project – Lateral Flow Expansion / BinaxNOW (Apr 2020 – Jun 2021):
- Delivered IT solutions enabling rapid COVID-19 test manufacturing scale-up across three U.S. facilities.
- Achieved Day 1 and Post-Day 1 delivery under accelerated timelines.
- Partnered with business leaders to align IT delivery with urgent operational requirements.
Senior Portfolio Manager
Abbott Laboratories
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Directed portfolio of process management projects including DPO Reporting, SOP initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinated data correlation across multiple ERP landscapes to support accurate corporate reporting.
- Produced executive communications and delivered presentations to CIO and senior leadership.
Senior Project Manager
Abbott Laboratories
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed IT M&A program budgets exceeding $63M, ensuring alignment with corporate financial planning.
- Produced executive-level dashboards, enabling real-time visibility into program spend and financial reporting.
- Oversaw acquisition and divestiture IT activities across multiple business units.
Associate Manager
Abbott Laboratories
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Directed international team across U.S., U.K., Germany, and France.
- Managed $23.7M global IT hardware refresh program, identifying $7M in recurring annual savings within four months.
- Developed centralized procurement process for international sites, ensuring compliance with tax, customs, and financial regulations.
- Authored audit responses and resolved observations for both software and hardware compliance.
Project Manager
Abbott Laboratories
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Integrated personnel, assets, budgets, and contracts into BTS during corporate restructuring.
- Created executive dashboards to communicate program status to CFO and senior leaders.
- Acted as liaison between business units and GIS, improving resolution of service delivery issues.
Senior Business Systems Analyst
Abbott Laboratories
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Network Technician
Abbott Laboratories
01.2006 - 01.2007
Network Technician
Abbott Laboratories
01.2001 - 01.2006
Education
MBA -
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Lake Forest, ILB.S. -
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Global Program Management
- IT strategy and compliance
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Vendor negotiation and contract management
- Stakeholder engagement and executive communications
- M&A integration and divestiture
- Process optimization and improvement
- International team leadership
Awards
- Abbott President’s Award, Outstanding leadership on critical IT initiatives
- Divisional IT Excellence Award, Excellence in program execution and delivery
Timeline
Senior Program Manager
Abbott Laboratories
10.2018 - Current
Senior Portfolio Manager
Abbott Laboratories
11.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Project Manager
Abbott Laboratories
07.2014 - 11.2016
Associate Manager
Abbott Laboratories
08.2011 - 07.2014
Project Manager
Abbott Laboratories
10.2009 - 08.2011
Senior Business Systems Analyst
Abbott Laboratories
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Network Technician
Abbott Laboratories
01.2006 - 01.2007
Network Technician
Abbott Laboratories
01.2001 - 01.2006
MBA -
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
B.S. -
Illinois State University