Senior Packaging Project Leader

Abbott; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging projects

Career development

Collaborative environment

Impactful packaging initiatives

Job summary

Abbott in Zwolle, Netherlands, is hiring a Packaging Project Manager to own strategically important packaging initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, upholding quality and operational excellence.

The role requires a engineering/packaging background with strong PM skills and experience managing complex packaging projects. Fluent English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Experience managing complex packaging or engineering projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Fluent English; Dutch language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from planning through implementation and post-project evaluation.
• Develop plans, timelines, budgets, forecasts and resource estimates.
• Monitor progress against objectives and milestones.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders across engineering, operations and other teams.
• Secure and manage resources, equipment, materials, and external partners.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers to ensure quality and service.
• Lead project meetings and communicate status, risks and achievements clearly.
• Set priorities and guide team members to deliver results.
• Drive continuous improvement with post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Project Management certification

Job description

Abbott in Zwolle, Netherlands, is hiring a Packaging Project Manager to own strategically important packaging initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, upholding quality and operational excellence.

The role requires a engineering/packaging background with strong PM skills and experience managing complex packaging projects. Fluent English is essential; Dutch is a plus.