R&D- Project Manager

Abbott; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Lake Forest, CA is seeking a Project Manager for Core Diagnostics to lead cross-functional product development and technical projects from planning through implementation. This on-site role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes aligned to business objectives.

You will build and maintain project plans, manage risks, coordinate across global teams, and use tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project to keep stakeholders informed and projects on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of PM experience supporting product development, technical, engineering or R&D programs.
• Experience developing and managing project plans, schedules, resources, and project reporting.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle, from concept and planning through implementation and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource needs, and status reporting to support successful delivery.
• Track progress, manage dependencies, and identify risks and issues early, implementing mitigation plans when needed.
• Facilitate project team meetings, governance reviews, and stakeholder communications to maintain alignment and visibility.
• Partner with cross-functional and global teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
• Use tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar systems to support planning, execution, and reporting.
• Coordinate vendor activities, review deliverables, and ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
• Review project outputs for quality, accuracy, and adherence to established standards and processes.
• Support compliance with Abbott quality systems, development lifecycle requirements, and project governance practices.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Travel as required to support project needs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

JIRA / Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for the Project Manager role within our Core Diagnostics division, based in Lake Forest, IL, and this is an on-site role.

Core Diagnostics delivers diagnostic solutions that provide critical information to help healthcare professionals make better decisions and improve patient care.

As the Project Manager, you'll lead cross-functional product development and technical projects from planning through implementation. You'll drive execution, manage project risks, and help teams deliver high-quality outcomes aligned to business objectives.

What You'll Work On

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle, from concept and planning through implementation and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource needs, and status reporting to support successful delivery.
• Track progress, manage dependencies, and identify risks and issues early, implementing mitigation plans when needed.
• Facilitate project team meetings, governance reviews, and stakeholder communications to maintain alignment and visibility.
• Partner with cross-functional and global teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
• Use tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar systems to support planning, execution, and reporting.
• Coordinate vendor activities, review deliverables, and ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
• Review project outputs for quality, accuracy, and adherence to established standards and processes.
• Support compliance with Abbott quality systems, development lifecycle requirements, and project governance practices.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Travel as required to support project needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of project management experience supporting product development, technical, engineering, software, or R&D programs.
• Experience developing and managing project plans, schedules, resources, and project reporting.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience managing software development projects in a regulated industry such as healthcare, telecommunications, or defense.
• Experience with Atlassian tools including JIRA and Confluence, and project planning tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Experience working with external vendors and third-party partners.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and within scope.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is

$86,700.00 - $173,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:

United States > Lake Forest : CP01

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf