Project Manager

Abbott

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. The company's portfolio includes life-changing technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in over 160 countries with 115,000 colleagues. This Project Manager position is based in Abbott Park, IL, within the CHMN Office of the Chairman division. The role involves leading large-scale facility expansion projects in a highly regulated environment. This encompasses strategic planning, execution, and delivery of GMP-compliant capital projects, including new builds, retrofits, and utility installations. The Project Manager will ensure projects align with regulatory standards, safety protocols, and business objectives, while managing cross-functional teams and external contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience managing capital projects in regulated industries (medical device, nutrition, pharmaceutical)
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects (> $2.5MM)
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations, construction codes, and validation processes
• Experience in contractor selection, procurement, and performance management
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• PMP Certification is a plus
• Spanish Language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex facility expansion projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage internal engineering teams and external service providers (design firms, contractors, suppliers).
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and documentation to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
• Conduct constructability reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards throughout project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and turnover of facilities.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Utilize tools such as MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP for project tracking and reporting.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• The Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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