Project Manager, Construction

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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, complex global engineering and operational initiatives that are critical to achieving strategic business objectives. In this highly visible role, you will provide leadership across cross-functional teams, drive project execution from concept through implementation, and influence senior stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered on scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. This role requires approximately 50% travel to support global project execution and stakeholder engagement.

What You'll Work On

• Lead multiple large-scale, global projects and programs that support key business and operational strategies.
• Provide end-to-end project leadership, including planning, execution, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder communications.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, procurement, finance, and business leadership.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, resource plans, capital forecasts, and key performance metrics.
• Drive project teams to effectively utilize project management tools and methodologies, including scope control, financial forecasting, and risk management processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and execution of contingency strategies.
• Manage internal and external resources, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and collaborate with procurement teams on vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Present project updates, recommendations, and business cases to executive leadership and secure stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and advance project management best practices, standards, and governance processes across the organization.
• Evaluate project portfolios and help prioritize investments aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety, regulatory, and corporate engineering standards.
• Mentor project managers and cross-functional team members while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to support project execution, site leadership engagement, and business priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Operations, Project Management, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive project or program management experience leading large, complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar capital projects or global business programs from initiation through completion.
• Experience leading diverse, matrixed teams across multiple functions, business units, and geographic regions.
• Strong expertise in project planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and portfolio management.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and effectively communicate with executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience managing external vendors, contractors, and strategic partners.
• Strong financial acumen, including capital planning, project accounting, and budget management.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or other relevant graduate degree).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience within medical devices, healthcare, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of capital project delivery, facility expansions, manufacturing infrastructure, or large-scale operational transformation programs.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success leading global teams and initiatives across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contracting, supplier management, and strategic sourcing processes.
• Experience with project portfolio management, capital expenditure planning, and business case development.
• Proven track record of mentoring project managers and developing organizational project management capabilities.
• Experience presenting strategic recommendations and investment proposals to executive leadership teams.

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

 

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The base pay for this position is

$129,300.00 – $258,700.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

GES Global Engineering Services

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf