R&D Project Manager — Cross-Functional Product Delivery

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 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.