Project Manager

Abbott Laboratories • Green Oaks, IL

432d • $57,300 - $114,700 • Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager position at Abbott Laboratories is a remote role focused on managing the development and implementation of the company's products and services. This role involves coordinating departmental and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of new or existing products, utilizing project management tools and methodologies to estimate project requirements, prepare plans, and track progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a particular technological field and business unit functions.
• Ability to perform in a quality system environment and ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
• Strong cognitive skills to analyze complex problems and evaluate various factors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Membership in professional associations related to project management.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project levels of effort and resource requirements using standard estimating techniques and tools.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, and budgets using project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Direct project execution by assigning tasks, tracking schedules, identifying risks, and developing contingency plans.
• Assure project quality by using standard development methodologies and collaborating with SQA to develop quality plans.
• Communicate project status through standard reports and participation in status update meetings.
• Resolve project issues by collaborating with team members and project customers.
• Consult with internal project groups to share project management knowledge and mentor junior project leaders.
• Participate in external project management organizations and conferences to stay current with industry best practices.
• Interface with senior management and coordinate activities across organizational units.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less-experienced staff.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan after one year.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt programs.
• Recognition as a great place to work and for diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees