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:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
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:
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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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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.
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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.
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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 Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.
The Senior Specialist Project Manager assures access to high quality ingredients through efficient and effective ingredient qualification project management with global cross-functional project team members. The Specialist is 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.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
· 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
· Bachelor’s 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:
· Master’s 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 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.
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:GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place
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
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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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
