Project Coordinator - Columbus, OH

Abbott • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator works in Abbott’s Nutrition Division in Columbus, Ohio, supporting packaging projects for nutrition products. The role coordinates low- to medium-complexity Packaging PIER projects from planning through execution, supports capital packaging initiatives, maintains packaging documentation, and leads moderate-scope projects affecting U.S. and international manufacturing sites. The coordinator works with project managers, engineers, manufacturing teams, business partners, and other cross-functional groups to support project development, launch, and improvement. The position offers hands-on project management experience and opportunities to build leadership and technical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of related work experience, with a good understanding of project management or packaging engineering.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in project management, manufacturing, packaging, or operations.
• Desire to learn, collaborate, and grow within a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate low- to medium-complexity Packaging PIER projects from planning through execution.
• Assess project scope, timelines, resource needs, and risks using established project management tools and practices.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, track milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality Assurance teams to deliver project outcomes and quality deliverables.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and challenges through updates and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business partners to resolve issues and support timely decisions.
• Manage Packaging Operations capital projects valued up to $500 million, including preparing capital expenditure requests and supporting funding approvals.
• Monitor project budgets and coordinate and issue purchase orders for packaging equipment, tooling, mold refurbishments, engineering studies, testing, and related services.
• Support scope management, change control, and project closeout under the guidance of the Project Management Manager.
• Partner with the Project Management Manager to develop forecasts, track expenditures, and report financial and project performance metrics.
• Ensure projects meet approved budgets, schedules, and business objectives.
• Build relationships across Engineering, Operations, Packaging, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Lead moderate-scope project teams and facilitate alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prioritize multiple projects and competing deadlines; exercise sound judgment about impacts on timelines, resources, costs, and business objectives.
• Influence team members, promote accountability and collaboration without direct authority, and identify opportunities to improve project management processes and team effectiveness.
• Build project management knowledge through training, professional development, and industry engagement.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a 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 with an international company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level