R&D Associate Project Manager – Portfolio & Innovation

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Associate Project Manager (R&D) - PPMO for the Columbus, OH location. You will manage multiple projects end-to-end, applying disciplined project management across initiation, planning, execution, and closing.

You will communicate with stakeholders, manage engagement, and oversee portfolio alignment with innovation and product launches. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, reporting to senior leadership, and driving efficiency in project delivery within

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple projects from initiation to closeout.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Familiarity with project management processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end with accountability for execution.
• Apply project management best practices across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Provide clear oral and written updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Perform stakeholder analysis and manage engagement and escalation.
• Oversee portfolio of new strategies and product launches and allocate resources.
• Identify process issues and recommend improvements to senior leaders.
• Support idea capture and cataloguing of new ideas.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Portfolio management

Job description

Abbott is seeking an Associate Project Manager (R&D) - PPMO for the Columbus, OH location. You will manage multiple projects end-to-end, applying disciplined project management across initiation, planning, execution, and closing.

You will communicate with stakeholders, manage engagement, and oversee portfolio alignment with innovation and product launches. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, reporting to senior leadership, and driving efficiency in project delivery within