Senior IT Project Manager: Lead High-Impact Tech Programs

Abbott; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects from initiation through implementation. You will be the primary point of contact for assigned projects, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive execution, manage risks, and deliver results aligned with business objectives.

You will define scope, schedules, and budgets; develop detailed plans; monitor progress; and guide vendors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management, program management, or related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing project plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and planning to final implementation and closeout.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business needs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and status reports.
• Facilitate project team meetings and provide ongoing project tracking, monitoring, and analysis.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate and manage vendor activities, including tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team members and stakeholders.
• Recommend solutions to complex business and operational challenges and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on specific technologies, processes, or project management methodologies as applicable.

Skills

PM leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects from initiation through implementation. You will be the primary point of contact for assigned projects, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive execution, manage risks, and deliver results aligned with business objectives.

You will define scope, schedules, and budgets; develop detailed plans; monitor progress; and guide vendors.