Project Manager, R&D

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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 - R&D for our Irving, TX location. The primary function of this position is to manage one or more projects with moderate complexity within the Research and Development organization. You will manage multi-year projects from concept to research and development and through commercialization so that it is completed on time and within budget while complying with quality system requirements.

What You’ll Work On:

• Coordinate input from multiple areas or multiple Project Managers on related projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute projects with sound problem-solving methodology; track project and program status and results; remove and elevate project barriers.
• Accountable for total project scope; lead the development of integrated project plans including the definition of work breakdown structure and organization of tasks into the project schedule. Completion within budget constraints and scheduled completion date.
• This position will require the creation of detailed project plans, resource and budget management, schedule management, project risk assessments, and project documentation for stage gate reviews.
• Drive cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliverables established in project planning and agreed upon with senior leadership.
• Develop timelines and milestones. Utilize project scheduling software to plan and track projects.
• Translate project goals into project tasks. Define the nature of the stated business or technical problem.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to keep management and team informed. Identify problems and work to resolve them.
• Analyze data for true causes of problems.
• Solicit the cooperation of a diverse group of disciplines and functions in a tactful and persuasive manner.
• Lead others in the completion of project tasks and sub-projects
• Manage a cross-functional team which may consist of senior-level individual contributors.
• Manage the decision-making process.
• Creates a work environment that supports team effectiveness. Provides feedback to team members on performance
• Assist with integration of common tools and techniques.
• Interface with other disciplines, customers, internal clients, project staff and internal and external experts as required
• Prepare and present written and oral reports and other presentations to internal and external audiences, including senior management. Adjusts presentation style and content to suit the audience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-7 years of experience in project management.
• MS Project experience required.
• Demonstrated success in project execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Science/Engineering background preferred, however, other subject areas will be considered.
• Experience in IVD or Med Device field with familiarity of Design Controls.
• Recognized technical skills and judgment appropriate to the project discipline.
• Proficiency in project management tools and processes, including Microsoft Office applications.

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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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000.00 - $166,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Irving, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person