Logistics Senior Project Manager - Columbus, OH

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Logistics Senior Project Manager to oversee complex global logistics and capital projects from initiation to implementation from our Columbus, OH site. You will lead cross-functional teams across logistics operations, contract negotiations, quality improvements, and product launches, balancing budgets and timelines with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include defining scope and milestones, governance, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics or closely related discipline.
• Project Management experience or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage global logistics and capital projects from initiation through implementation.
• Define scope, milestones and success criteria with governance and risk management.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute logistics initiatives, negotiations, launches and improvements.
• Develop business cases and funding justifications for project approval and execution.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and performance; report to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Logistics

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/logistics

Project Management certification

Job description

Logistics Senior Project Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. Our Nutrition business develops science-based products for people of all ages-from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions around the world rely on our leading brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, to live their healthiest lives.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• 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 a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit-an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor's degree.
• Recognition globally as a great place to work, and for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH in the Nutrition Division . The Logistics Senior Project Manager will manage complex global logistics and capital projects from initiation through successful implementation. Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of initiatives including logistics operations, transportation and logistics contract negotiations, quality and continuous improvement programs, product launches, and product enhancements. Develop business cases to secure project funding and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives while balancing competing priorities and resource constraints.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage global logistics, transportation, and capital projects from initiation through successful implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, timelines, budgets, and performance targets.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria while ensuring effective governance and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives including logistics network optimization, transportation and logistics contract negotiations, quality improvements, new product introductions, product enhancements, and operational transformation projects.
• Manage project plans, resources, dependencies, and priorities to deliver results in complex and dynamic business environments.Provide regular updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders regarding project status, risks, resource requirements, financial performance, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and present business cases, capital requests, and funding justifications to support project approval and execution.
• This role has a high degree of organizational visibility and accountability, with responsibility for delivering strategic projects that directly influence business performance, customer satisfaction, operational capabilities, and long‑term growth objectives.
• The position requires strong leadership, project management expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including budget development, forecasting, cost control, and achievement of expected business benefits.
• Identify project risks, evaluate alternatives, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery and attainment of organizational goals.
• Operate with significant autonomy and decision‑making authority, exercising sound judgment in evaluating risks, opportunities, and strategic alternatives.
• Develop actionable recommendations for leadership and drive decisions that support critical business objectives and long‑term organizational success.
• Drive process improvements that enhance logistics performance, service levels, quality, compliance, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Promote best practices in project management, change management, and operational execution across the organization.
• Travel domestically and internationally, up to 10%, as required to support project execution, supplier engagement, operational reviews, and business objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in business, logistics, supply chain or closely related discipline
• Project Management