Below is a sample job description for the contract job opportunity at Abbott:The Project Manager will perform basic project planning, execute plan, work through metrics, track and communicate project status through the entire project cycle.Responsibilities:Manage multiple new product development and product support projectsLead development and execution of project plans integrating cross-functional deliverablesEstablish project metrics (scope, schedule, quality) to manage and continuously improve project performanceCollaborate with functional managers to assign appropriate skillset to projects and monitors performanceEstablish project budget and actively manage project budget performanceActively manage project risk activitiesManage and coordinate project activities to deliver projects from concept to commercializationResponsible for conducting design reviews and ensuring proper completion of project deliverablesDrives resolution of team project issues, risks, and/or conflictsProvide timely and effective project communications to key stakeholdersLead and/or support business process improvement activities to continuously improve project deliverablesManages change requests, identify and document all schedule impacts, and communicate approved changes to all team membersFollows best practices, processes, and standard methods for project planningBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering plus on the job experience in project management or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 5 years' experience in medical devices/medical diagnostics industryMinimum of 5 years' experience in project or program management rolePreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Science, Engineering or other technical field.Minimum of 10 years' experience in a Research & Development role.Project Management Certification (PMP)Certified Scrum MasterCompetencies:Strong knowledge of product life-cycle management and process developmentAbility to demonstrate strong leadership, influencing and collaboration skillsAbility to clearly communicate plan, status, risk, issue, schedule, and impact to project teams and functional managers.Ability to follow project management philosophy, think logically across the project levelAbility to manage project scope, schedule, and hold team accountable for resultsStrong self-motivation and ability to self-startAbility to work and build relationships cross functionallyStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environmentStrong knowledge in project management best practices including Scrum methodologyAbbott 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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
