Senior Specialist, Project Manager

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 Abbott is hiring a Sr. Specialist, Project Manager within Global Purchasing Services supporting our Nutrition Division. This position will work out of our Columbus, OH location. The incumbent will be responsible for managing global ingredient qualification projects from beginning to end, with accountability for project execution and timeline management inclusive of internal cross-functional and external supplier engagement. This role will also assure access to high quality ingredients through efficient and effective ingredient qualification project management with global cross-functional project team members. What Youll Work On Manage and direct the activities and people associated with global ingredient qualification projects and ensure timely completion of tasks to meet business objectives and cross-functional project timelines. Responsible for identifying critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to leadership and other project leads, where applicable. Interface with external suppliers to collect pertinent quality and compliance information. Utilize IT systems to execute qualification projects, resource tracking and metric development. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established project schedules. Exercise authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action. Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including global project teams, stakeholders and external suppliers. Required Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Bachelors Degree Proficient in English with strong communication skills 5+ years of related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area and leading high-complexity, global projects Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree Ability to manage, communicate, and coordinate the ingredient qualification phases of Pre-Qualification, Supplier Assessment, Ingredient Assessment, Finished Product Assessment Approval and Communication Understanding of quality and compliance culture Demonstrated skills in collaborating and influencing cross-functional project teams Demonstrated leadership competencies Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Strong planning and execution skills Engagement with external parties such as suppliers Strong integration skills; ability to coordinate all aspects of a project or systems Experience with Power BI, Sharepoint, Planview, Devex and Microsoft Office apps Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 $78,000.00 $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Project Management DIVISION: GPS Global Purchasing Services LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter