Senior PM, PPMO – R&D Nutrition (Strategic Leader)

Thornton Tomasetti; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Project Manager PPMO - R&D in Columbus, OH to partner with cross-functional teams, drive decision readiness, and manage complex R&D projects from scope to delivery. The role emphasizes framing risks, aligning stakeholders, and guiding teams through ambiguity with clear structure.

Responsibilities include establishing priorities, managing plans and budgets, forecasting and reporting, plus coaching other PMs to raise performance levels across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience with demonstrated competence in project management.
• PMP certification desirable as a supplement to experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive decision readiness by identifying critical decision points and framing alternatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage project plans to meet deliverables.
• Forecast, track and report project budgets and expenditures.
• Create program review presentations for senior leadership.
• Coach/guide/lead other PMs to elevate performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

PMP certification desirable

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Project Manager PPMO - R&D in Columbus, OH to partner with cross-functional teams, drive decision readiness, and manage complex R&D projects from scope to delivery. The role emphasizes framing risks, aligning stakeholders, and guiding teams through ambiguity with clear structure.

Responsibilities include establishing priorities, managing plans and budgets, forecasting and reporting, plus coaching other PMs to raise performance levels across programs.