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IT Sr Project Manager

Abbott

Waukegan, ILJob$99–199K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$99–199K/yr
Location
Waukegan, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Abbott seeks an IT Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation through implementation and closeout. The role serves as the primary contact for assigned projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to manage execution, risks, and deliverables aligned with business objectives. The position requires at least four years of project or program management experience and an associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementProject PlanningResource PlanningStatus ReportingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunicationPresentationStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipRisk ManagementAgileWaterfallHybrid MethodologyVendor ManagementTechnology ImplementationsSystems IntegrationBusiness TransformationOrganizational Skills

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or Equivalent4+ Years Project Management ExperienceBachelor's in Business, IT, Engineering or RelatedPMP Certification or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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:

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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]

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