IT Specialist

Abbott•Chicago, IL

1d•$61,300 - $122,700•Onsite

About The Position

Working at Abbott At 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 . 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity We are seeking an IT Specialist to support project planning and execution within a dynamic, cross-functional environment. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational project management skills while collaborating with teams across IT, finance, procurement, and business functions to help deliver projects on time and within scope.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Basic understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and tools
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
Eagerness to learn and develop project management capabilities

Nice To Haves

Internship or early career experience supporting projects or working in an IT environment
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration within IT, finance, procurement, or business teams
Experience preparing reports, tracking action items, or maintaining project documentation
Knowledge of basic risk management and issue tracking practices

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of project timelines and schedules
Track project tasks and follow up on deliverables to ensure timely completion
Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues, escalating when appropriate
Maintain project documentation, including meeting notes, action logs, risk registers, and status updates
Capture key decisions and communicate updates to stakeholders
Assist in the preparation and distribution of regular project status reports
Follow up on action items from meetings to ensure closure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful project execution
Help ensure vendors comply with required processes, documentation, and training
Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies and procedures
Contribute to team discussions, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts