IT Sr Project Manager

Abbott • Waukegan, IL

1d • $99,300 - $198,700

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects from initiation through implementation. The role serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and partners with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive execution, manage risks, and deliver results aligned with business objectives.

The position is part of Abbott’s Business Technology Services division, within IT Services & Solutions Delivery, and is located in Waukegan, Illinois. The work shift is listed as Standard.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 4 years of project management, program management, or related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing project plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience managing complex, enterprise-wide projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management tools and Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors and third-party partners.
• Knowledge of technology implementations, systems integrations, or business transformation initiatives.
• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert within a specialized technical or functional area.
• Strong organizational skills and a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and planning to final implementation and closeout.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business needs.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and status reports.
• Facilitate project team meetings and track, monitor, and analyze project progress.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate and manage vendor activities, including tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team members and stakeholders.
• Recommend solutions to complex business and operational challenges and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on applicable technologies, processes, or project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor's degree.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree