Project Manager

Project ManagerAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the student debt program and 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 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.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 fieldMinimum 3 years' experience in Project Management within the healthcare industry or related fieldExtensive experience leading projects to completionPreferred qualifications:PMP certification or on a path to certificationFamiliarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall) to effectively plan, track, and deliver projectsStrong verbal and written communication skills to convey project expectations, updates, and feedback clearly to stakeholders at all levelsCompetencies: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.