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.

Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan 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 bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 out of our San Diego, CA location in Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. This role is on-site daily and not remote.

We’re 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 Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

As the Project Manager, your primary role will be to be accountable for leading and execution of Software and Connectivity programs in accordance to the organization’s methodology. The programs will be priority initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams across the Infectious Disease portfolio globally.  It’ll be critical to understand the markets we are aiming to serve, partner with both regional and global teams, and own relationships to bridge knowledge gaps and influence change without authority.  Doing so will result in helping to serve a very broad community of patients globally and serve a greater healthcare need. 

What You’ll Work On 

Accountability of leading and execution of highly critical Software and Connectivity projects in accordance with organization's project management methodology.Develop, prioritize and submit project plans, budgets and methodologies across a range of key Software and Connectivity projects.Define program resources, performance reviews, and post implementation evaluations.Accountability of the successful implementation of a set of projects that collectively can comprise a program. 

In addition:

Accountability for leading and executing multiple highly critical software and connectivity projects for established products and align with future platforms.Monitor progress and performance against the project plan.Identify and resolve operational problems and minimize delays.Evaluate and authorize changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or timeline of a project.Collaboration with senior leadership project sponsor to inform on status, escalate risks and issues, and receive coaching on mitigations.Lead core team content development and own presentation to senior leaders in monthly program updates.Select and manage ongoing relationships with internal and external partners so that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service. This includes alignment with Abbott Corporate business technology solutions team.Effectively lead, direct, and evaluate project core teams to ensure that projects are completed on-time, within budget and according to project specifications.Drive change management behavior within assignment core teams and actively participate on locations change community of practice.

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree in: Computer Science, Business, Biological Science or related field required.8+ years of related work experienceProject management experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, and Power BI experienceExperience working in a regulated environment, ideally healthcare software and connectivitySolid commercial financial acumenExcellent communication/presentation skills, and comfortable with presenting to leadershipOrganized and careful attention to detailAbility to travel 20% ​including globally

Preferred Qualifications 

PMO certification and/or MBA strongly preferredCommercial financial acumen (demand forecasting, building sales funnels, monitoring lead/lag measures, etc.)Global Product Launch experience Experience with SCRUMR&D, Operations, Quality, Regulatory experience

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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.

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The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.