Specialist Project Management at Abbott in Kansas City, MO

Specialist Project Management Location: United States - Missouri - Kansas City 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our diagnostic solutions are utilized in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics worldwide. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions, ranging from heart attacks to blood disorders, infectious diseases, and cancers. 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. Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity The position of Specialist Project Management to support the Workplace Functional Delivery Specialist is within our Toxicology business unit, located in our Kansas City, MO, and Richmond, VA offices. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing functional delivery within Commercial projects within the business unit. This candidate will coordinate tasking with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Operations, Finance, National Accounts, Clinic Solutions, Product, Quality, Regulatory, Human Resources, and IT, to ensure that all deliverables are completed correctly and delivered on time. What You’ll Work On Create and manage the integration of project schedules, tactical delivery scope, and advise on function delivery strategies. Ensure the project scope is defined, completed on time and on budget, and in accordance with any other constraints. Develop project documentation necessary to capture project purpose, progress, and achievement of key milestones, including communication plans, risk/issue logs, status reporting presentations, and other artifacts. Communicate effectively with functional stakeholders by providing accurate updates, ensuring appropriate levels of engagement, monitoring key performance indicators, and other factors necessary for the success of the project. Provide project management oversight for small to medium tactical delivery assignments. Execute hands-on delivery task in support of the functional assignment. Work closely with various SMEs within Operations, Finance, Account Management, Marketing, Clinic Solutions, Quality, Product, Regulatory, Human Resources, Contracting, and IT to gather requirements, outline deliverables, and establish a project plan approach. Track progress and proactively communicate the impact of changes (e.g., scope, cross-functional resources, timelines, risks, costs, etc.) to stakeholders. Ensure that teams are equipped and prepared per the appropriate phase requirements to present at key business and IT software review meetings; that all appropriate stakeholders within and outside the business unit are apprised of review meetings and the results thereof.​ Exhibit professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships. Understand the quality consequences that may result from poor management of a specific project or improper execution of an initiative. Carry out duties in compliance with established business policiesand other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Minimum 2 years of project management experience, supporting projects through planning, execution, and delivery Preferred Qualifications Experience in Workplace Drug Testing, Occupational Health, healthcare, or other regulated environments Exposure to project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project) Client‑facing and cross‑functional collaboration experience Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey project expectations, updates, and feedback to stakeholders at all levels Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast‑paced environment * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Project Management DIVISION: TOX ARDx Toxicology LOCATION: United States > Kansas City : 8140 Ward Parkway ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Richmond : 9201 Arboretum Parkway WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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 Additional Locations: United States - Virginia - Richmond