Sr. Specialist Creative Project Manager

Abbott • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Sr. Specialist Creative Project Manager is part of Abbott Creative, a group within Abbott’s Global Marketing and External Affairs team. The role leads cross-functional creative teams in delivering multi-channel creative solutions that support Abbott’s corporate brand, Division strategies, and business objectives. It manages medium- to high-complexity projects (Tier 2 and Tier 1), programs, and business-unit priorities, with responsibility for multiple projects and continuous improvement in project management practices.

The position partners with strategists, creative directors, writers, designers, business partners, internal teams, and external partners to develop strategically driven campaigns and content. It serves as a central point of contact and provides project leadership, stewardship, and support for team processes, onboarding, and change management. The role also partners with Senior Project Managers and Operations on project budgets, forecasting, tracking, reporting, and metrics, and supports junior project managers and team members through feedback and example.

Abbott is a global healthcare company with 122,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries. The listed base pay range is $78,000 to $156,000; the range may vary in specific locations. The role is listed in the United States, with locations in Abbott Park and Chicago.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of creative agency or related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Serve as a project management subject matter expert for team processes, onboarding, and change management to promote continuous improvement.
• Document project plans in project management software and keep project documentation complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Identify and manage project opportunities, issues, and risks proactively, escalating issues to leadership in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with strategists, creative directors, writers, and designers to develop strategically driven creative campaigns and content that attracts, engages, and activates target audiences while increasing Abbott’s share of voice and brand awareness metrics.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with business partners, internal teams, and external partners as a central point of contact.
• Partner with Senior Project Managers to support and provide feedback to Junior Project Managers and team members, setting a positive example that fosters skill development and a supportive culture.
• Execute scope change management and project close-out processes; participate in project assessments and communicate lessons learned.
• Partner with Senior Project Managers and Operations on forecasting, tracking, reporting, and oversight of project budgets, expenditures, and metrics.
• Influence ideas that reinforce Abbott brand values and use critical thinking to connect and align adjacent bodies of work.
• Recognize and celebrate achievements within project teams and the organization, acknowledging others’ accomplishments and efforts.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, offering an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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