Project Manager – Informatics Software Development

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.

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices, and clinics.

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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

TheOpportunity

Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for the role of Project Manager – Informatics Software Developmentfor our Lake Forest, IL location. The primary function of this position is to be responsible for managing projects from beginning to end, working closely to software engineers, product management and development, internal business partners, external vendors and other departments. Projects may include Software Development, process improvement of varying complexity, and operating in an Agile framework. Key performance indicators for this role include on time project delivery to quality, customer satisfaction and cost.

The role requires the ability to work in an environment that is fast paced and to work autonomously and manage to aggressive delivery schedules. The projects led by this individual produce high impact results to drive the organization to achieve its global business objectives.

What You’ll Work On

• Develops and executes project plans, managing time, budget, resources, and/or IT projects
• Ensures delivery per project schedule and budget. Analyzes project risk, and defines mitigation actions of identified risks.
• Creates, manages, and updates project deliverables including technical and/or general project documentation.
• Manages relationships with multidisciplinary functional areas and external vendors.
• Presents project information and data to management and extended teams.
• May require travel based on project needs.
• Delivery of complex software products on time and on budget.
• Leads development efforts using Agile development frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Compliance with internal policies and procedures, both US and Foreign regulatory standards and requirements.
• Proactively improves processes and fosters transparent communication amongst the team.
• Works as part of a cross-functional team that includes Global Marketing, Research & Development, Information Technology, Quality, Operations, Regulatory and Business Development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related discipline and at least 3 years experience in project management, business systems analysis, or Software Development.
• Experience in Software Development projects in a regulated industry (e.g. healthcare, telecommunications, defense).
• Demonstrated experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite: Excel, SharePoint, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing software projects with external agencies and vendors is preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting Medical devices/In Vitro Diagnostic products is preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations and industry practices around health care privacy and security preferred.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian tool set (JIRA, Confluence) preferred.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.