Sr. Specialist Creative Project Manager

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL-based Creative Project Manager role leads cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class multi-channel creative solutions that align with Abbott brand standards and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in a creative agency or related field, strong stakeholder influence, and proven ability to manage multiple projects on time and within budget. This is a high-impact position within Abbott's Global Marketing and External Affairs team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of Creative Agency or related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional and product-focused creative initiatives, aligning priorities with Abbott brand standards.
• Build trusted partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the creative development process.
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, on time, within scope and budget.
• Document project plans and maintain accurate project documentation; identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with strategists, creative directors, writers, and designers to drive strategically driven campaigns.
• Partner with Senior Project Managers to mentor Junior Project Managers and promote team development.

Skills

Creative Agency experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Main Purpose of Role

The Creative Project Manager helps instill corporate brand by leading cross-functional creative teams to deliver best-in-class, multi-channel creative solutions. The ideal candidate is motivated and proactive, with a passion for insights-driven marketing, creative problem solving and has a thorough understanding of creative projects, workflows and processes. Additionally, you'll demonstrate stewardship and provide project leadership to meet Division strategies and business objectives. The Creative Project Manager leads the medium- to high-complexity projects (Tier 2 and Tier 1) and programs or business unit priorities within the organization, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with strategic goals. The Creative Project Manager will manage multiple projects and strive for continuous improvement in project management practices. This role is part of the Abbott Creative team, a group within Abbott's Global Marketing and External Affairs team

Main Responsibilities

• Lead divisional and product-focused creative initiatives, leveraging strong business acumen and stakeholder influence to align business priorities with Abbott brand standards and deliver consistent, impactful customer experiences.
• Build trusted partnerships with cross-functional divisional stakeholders, providing consultation and influence throughout the creative development process to align on priorities, drive decisions, and achieve successful project outcomes.
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. Participate as a Project Management subject matter expert for team processes, onboarding, and change management to promote continuous improvement.
• Document project plan in project management software and maintain project documentation. Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date. Proactively identify and manage project opportunities, issues and risks, and elevate issues in a timely manner to leadership.
• Collaborate with strategists, creative directors, writers, designers to develop strategically driven creative campaigns and content that attracts, engages and activates target audiences, while increasing Abbott's share of voice and brand awareness metrics.
• Serving as a central point of contact, build and maintain strategic partnerships with business partners, internal teams and external partners.
• Partner with Senior Project Managers to provide support and feedback to Junior Project Managers and team members. Set positive example for junior team members to foster skill development and supportive culture.
• Execute scope change management and project close-out processes and participate in project assessments and communicate lessons learned.
• Partner with Senior Project Managers and Operations to provide forecasting, tracking, reporting and oversight on project budget, expenditures and metrics.
• Influence the development of ideas that reinforce the values of the Abbott brand and exhibit critical thinking to connect and align adjacent bodies of work.
• Recognize and celebrate achievements within project teams and organization. Acknowledge others for their accomplishments and efforts.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelors Degree required
• Experience Minimum 5 years of Creative Agency or related industry experience is a must

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Project Management

DIVISION: PA Public Affairs

LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06C

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr., United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Lillehei : One Lillehei Plaza

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.