IT Sr Project Manager

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Project Manager and lead the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects from initiation through implementation. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive execution, manage risks, and deliver results that align with business objectives.

What You'll Work On

• Lead projects through the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and planning to final implementation and closeout.

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business needs.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and status reports.

• Facilitate project team meetings and provide ongoing project tracking, monitoring, and analysis.

• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop effective mitigation strategies.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.

• Coordinate and manage vendor activities, including tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables.

• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team members and stakeholders.

• Recommend solutions to complex business and operational challenges and drive corrective actions when needed.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on specific technologies, processes, or project management methodologies as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 4 years of project management, program management, or related experience.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience developing project plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reporting.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes.

• Experience managing project risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.

• Experience managing complex, enterprise-wide projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

• Experience collaborating with external vendors and third-party partners.

• Knowledge of technology implementations, systems integrations, or business transformation initiatives.

• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert within a specialized technical or functional area.

• Strong organizational skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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