IT Sr Project Manager

Abbott • Waukegan, IL

23h

About The Position

Join Abbott as a Project Manager and lead complex, high-impact projects from initiation through implementation and closeout. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive execution, manage risks, and deliver outcomes aligned with business objectives. The role is part of Abbott’s Business Technology Services division in Waukegan, United States.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or an 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 reports.
• 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 in 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 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 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 a bachelor's degree.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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