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: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our diagnostic solutions are utilized in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics worldwide. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions, ranging from heart attacks to blood disorders, infectious diseases, and cancers. 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. Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works on-site daily at our Scarborough, Maine, location in the Infectious Diseases Division in Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. The Project Manager hired in this role will be responsible for managing one or more projects with low to moderate complexity through the complete project lifecycle involving functional teams (both domestic and international) focused on the delivery of new or existing products. What Youll Work On Accountable for the total project scope; completion within budget constraints, and the scheduled completion date. Manage creation of detailed project plans, resource and budget management, schedule management, project risk assessments, and project documentation for stage gate reviews or similar. Recognize the broader implications of actions and proposals on the final project outcome. Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects with problem-solving methodology. Drive teams to meet milestones and deliverables established in project planning and agreed upon with senior leadership. Prepare and present written and oral reports and other presentations to internal and external audiences, including cross-functional management. Clearly define and manage project scope. Develop and manage the project charter and project plan to meet deliverables. Identify key milestones for project status reporting. Leads the creation and updates of detailed project plans (i.e., Charter, IPP), schedule management, and project documentation, including design history files in accordance with internal design control requirements & stage gate reviews or similar. Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of project scope by identifying tasks, creating and tracking the project schedule. Drive cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliverables established in project planning and agreed upon with senior leadership. Prepare and present project progress reports to keep management and team informed. Under supervision, may create and deliver a project review presentation to Business Unit leadership as necessary. Perform/Lead project risk assessment & propose & manage appropriate mitigations. Identify problems and work with a cross-functional team to resolve them. Tracks and presents budget variances and recommends contingency options. Collaborate with representatives from appropriate functional areas across the Division to meet project objectives. Creates a work environment that supports team effectiveness. Under supervision, assists with the decision-making process within a cross-functional team. Required Qualifications Associates Degree Minimum 4 years project management & or related work experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelors Degree Two or more years of experience in a similar role/environment Two or more years of experience in an FDA environment. * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 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. 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: ID Infectious Disease LOCATION: United States > Scarborough : 10 Southgate Rd ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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. 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