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

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

The Opportunity

The position of Workplace Project Manager is within our Toxicology business unit located in our Kansas City, MO office. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing Commercial projects within the business unit. This candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Operations, Finance, National Accounts, Clinic Solutions, Product, Quality, Regulatory, Human Resources and IT to ensure that all deliverables are completed correctly and delivered on time.

What You’ll Work On

• Create and manage the integration of project schedules, scope, team resources and budget. Ensure the project is staffed appropriately, completed on time, within scope and budget, and in accordance with any other constraints.

• Develop project documentation necessary to capture project purpose, progress, and achievement of key milestones, including project charters, communication plans, risk/issue logs, status reporting presentations and other artifacts.

• Communicate effectively to senior management and key stakeholders by providing accurate updates, ensuring appropriate levels of engagement, monitoring key performance indicators, and other factors necessary to the success of the project.

• Provide project management oversight for medium to large-scale initiatives.

• Lead a multi-functional core team from Ideation through Commercial Launch, through the proper execution of Design Controls.

• Work closely with various SMEs within Operations, Finance, Account Management, Marketing, Clinic Solutions, Quality, Product, Regulatory, Human Resources, Contracting and IT to create business cases, gather requirements, outline deliverables and establish project plans.

• Track progress and proactively communicate the impact of changes (e.g. scope, cross-functional resources, timelines, risks, costs, etc.) to stakeholders.

• Ensure that teams are equipped and prepared per the appropriate phase requirements to present at key business and IT software review meetings; that all appropriate stakeholders within and outside the business unit are apprised of review meetings and the results thereof.​

• Provide training or mentorship to other project leaders to champion project management best practices, elevate project efficiencies and facilitate compliance to the software development life cycle (SDLC), as well as Product Development and Design Change processes.

• Exhibit professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships.

• Understand the quality consequences that may result from poor management of a specific project or improper execution of an initiative.

• Carry out duties in compliance with established business policies, and other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Management within the healthcare industry or related field

• Extensive experience leading projects to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or on a path to certification

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall) to effectively plan, track, and deliver projects

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey project expectations, updates, and feedback clearly to stakeholders at all levels

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to initiate and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Effectively manages multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and resources to meet deadlines and quality standards.

• Ability to flexibly negotiate and rapidly prioritize a wide breadth of project scope items.

• Demonstrates the ability to act swiftly and decisively while remaining composed and professional under pressure.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, delegate tasks effectively, and motivate team members to achieve project goals.

• Skilled in managing multiple tasks and deadlines, prioritizing work efficiently to ensure timely project delivery.

• Proficient in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and resolving issues that may impact project success.

• Experience in managing project budgets, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring projects stay within financial constraints.

• Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ability to align project goals with broader organizational objectives, anticipating future challenges and opportunities.

• Comfortable working in dynamic environments, adjusting plans and strategies in response to changing priorities or unforeseen obstacles.

• Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes by monitoring project deliverables and ensuring they meet established standards and requirements.

     

The base pay for this position is

$75,300.00 – $150,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

     

DIVISION:

TOX ARDx Toxicology

        

LOCATION:

United States > Kansas City : 8140 Ward Parkway

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

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.

     

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