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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priorityProduction areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation and incentivesHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Project Management 

Responsible for managing multiple projects, from beginning to end, with accountability for project execution. 

Disciplined project management:  deliver project excellence by incorporating best practices into project management to deliver and/or exceed customer needs across the PM process groups:  initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing (CJR – Core Job Responsibility) 

Identify process issues and recommend improvements to senior leaders 

Recommend and implement PM strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency 

Provide clear and consistent communication, both oral and written, to all project stakeholders on key project elements such as scope, timeline, issues, etc.  Act as point of contact for project reporting and updates to Business Unit and Senior Leadership (CJR) 

Perform effective stakeholder management:  perform stakeholder analysis, plan and manage stakeholder engagement, control stakeholder engagement, escalation (CJR) 

Portfolio Management:  Management of Area portfolio of new strategies and products.  Provide guidance/structure to Area leadership on new strategies and product launch targets.  

Management of the portfolio through launch grids, project lists, prioritizations, project data, and resource allocations (in the project ERP) monthly to support AN’s innovation sales (CJR) 

Assist in idea capture and cataloging activities of new ideas 

Ensure project scope and success criteria are clearly established; develop and manage project plan to meet deliverables 

Initiate, lead and communicate project assessments and lessons learned 

Establish clear priorities 

Ensure team is working within project scope and effectively coordinate the activities of the team to meet project milestones 

Proactively identify changes in project scope and assure appropriate measures are taken to reassess and amend requirements, budget and timeline 

Participate in the development and implementation of innovation plans 

Ensure alignment with key planning processes, such as business planning, brand planning, customer planning, S&OP and corporate project reporting 

Manage project plan in Project Management (PM) software through lifecycle and maintain resource and financial allocations.  

Maintain documentation, provide data management, and identify communication plans for knowledge sharing for project deliverables for management review.  

Oversee execution and delivery of all projects and programs within span of program control (CJR) 

Provide support in compiling and reporting project requirements 

Create and deliver project review presentations 

Maintain documentation and provide data management for project deliverables; identify communication plans for knowledge sharing across functional areas and project teams 

Document cross-functional project plan in PM software Develop estimates and manage resources to deliver project objectives 

Manage cross-functional project timeline and follow-up with project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks 

Track overall project budget and metrics, as required 

Proactively identify, monitor & manage project opportunities/ issues/ risks 

Resolve conflict within the project 

Work directly with functional area managers to resolve issues that impact completion of project objectives: determine when to escalate issues to appropriate levels of management 

Provide training/coaching on project management methodologies and processes to meet organizational needs 

Manage projects with representation from all key functional areas 

Effective, efficient resource utilization to achieve growth of key brands and new spaces to deliver LRP to Abbott 

Projects will include market and line extensions, reformulations, new products, new manufacturing processes and new packages 

Responsible for identifying critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to senior management 

Provide cross-functional forecasting, tracking, reporting and oversight on project budget and expenditures 

Understand organizational impact of project issues and engage Sir Mgmt. as necessary 

This position will work with limited supervision; is accountable for all project deliverables 

Exercises judgment within generally defined processes, procedures and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions 

Erroneous decisions may result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or operations 

People Management 

Lead a team of Project Managers and provide support and guidance on project management duties 

Work closely with the Director of PMO on project issues and resolution 

Develop in the assistance of Development Plans for staff members 

Complete performance reviews 

Participate in talent management activities and TMR discussions 

Participate in the strategic growth of the PMO and engage in hiring activities 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

Required: 

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, PMP (or equivalent) certification desirable 

Extensive knowledge of and competency in project management methodology and processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, working in teams, issues management, monitoring and reporting, and documentation. 

8-10 yrs. experience in project leadership roles 

Experience in influencing executive stakeholders

Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills 

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills method 

Ability to plan and facilitate meetings 

Demonstrated expertise in leading teams 

The base pay for this position is $111,300.00 – $222,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.