Project Coordinator - Columbus, OH

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Project Coordinator in Columbus, OH within the Nutrition division. You will lead packaging projects from concept to implementation, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and business partners to ensure high-quality execution.

You will manage schedules, timelines, budgets, and project documentation, utilizing Microsoft Project and standard PM tools. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning to advance a career in project management.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating packaging projects.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate low- to medium-complexity Packaging PIER projects from planning through execution.
• Assess project scope, timelines, resource requirements, and risks using established project management tools and best practices.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans utilizing tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Drive project progress by coordinating cross‑functional teams, tracking milestones, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) teams to ensure successful project outcomes and high‑quality deliverables.
• Communicate project status, key milestones, and challenges through regular updates and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business partners to resolve project issues and support timely decision‑making.
• Continuously build project management knowledge through training, professional development opportunities, and industry engagement.

Skills

Packaging project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget & schedule management

Microsoft Project

Project status reporting

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Project Coordinator

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.Our business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH in the Nutrition Division . As Project Coordinator you'll gain hands‑on experience leading packaging projects that support the development, launch, and improvement of nutrition products used by consumers across the globe. You'll work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, manufacturing teams, and business partners to coordinate projects from concept through implementation, developing the leadership and technical skills needed for a successful career in project management. Responsible for supporting capital packaging initiatives, maintaining accurate packaging documentation, and leading moderate‑scope projects that impact U.S. and international manufacturing sites. This role combines project management, packaging systems oversight, data accuracy, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure high‑quality execution of packaging‑related activities across the organization.

What We Offer

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.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

What You'll Do

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate low- to medium-complexity Packaging PIER projects from planning through execution.
• Assess project scope, timelines, resource requirements, and risks using established project management tools and best practices.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans utilizing tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Drive project progress by coordinating cross‑functional teams, tracking milestones, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) teams to ensure successful project outcomes and high‑quality deliverables.
• Communicate project status, key milestones, and challenges through regular updates and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business partners to resolve project issues and support timely decision‑making.
• Continuously build project management knowledge through training, professional development opportunities, and industry engagement.

Capital & Budget Management

• Manage Packaging Operations capital projects valued up to $500M, 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 activities, and related services.
• Support project scope management, change control processes, and project closeout activities under the guidance of the Project Management Manager.
• Partner with the PM Manager to develop project forecasts, track expenditures, and report key financial and project performance metrics.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budget, schedule, and business objectives.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships across Engineering, Operations, Packaging, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to achieve project goals.
• Lead moderate‑scope project teams and facilitate alignment among cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgment and effective prioritization skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Understand how project decisions impact timelines, resources, costs, and overall business objectives.
• Develop leadership skills by influencing team members, driving accountability, and fostering collaboration with