Abbott

Healthcare

ProjectManagementSpecialist

$82–141k Alameda, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Project Management Specialist at Abbott. Skills: Project management, Regulatory compliance, Cross-functional communication. Manage all aspects of regulatory compliance projects. Develop project tasks”

What You'll Achieve.

Completed on time; Completed within budget; Meet project objectives; Meet timelines

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Strategic solutions

Eligibility Requirements

10% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering, Minimum 2 years industry experience, Regulatory compliance project management, Program management experience

Nice to Have

Demonstrated administrative skills, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Negotiation skills, Influencing skills, Project Management certification a plus, Highly organized, Detail-oriented, Prior project management experience, Exceptional leadership abilities, Team player, Effective communication, Hands-on experience with MDR, Hands-on experience with IVDR, Proven track record of problem solving, Developing strategic solutions

What You'll Do.

Manage all aspects of regulatory compliance projects

Develop project tasks

Monitor project tasks

Control project tasks

Maintain project plans

Update project schedules

Update project timelines

Analyze project timeline variances

Recommend action plans

Implement action plans

Maintain documentation

Organize documentation

Ensure quality of deliverables

Ensure quality of documentation

Facilitate design control deliverables

Facilitate product risk analyses

Facilitate design plans

Facilitate development plans

Facilitate design history files

Communicate project team activities

Document project team activities

Archive project team activities

Act as primary contact

Facilitate project team meetings

Facilitate cross-functional communication

Facilitate decision making

Contribute to process improvement

Improve Program Management Office processes

Improve supporting materials

Identify project needs

Communicate project needs

Manage cross-functional team meetings

Meet project objectives

Negotiate project objectives

Solve project problems

Influence project objectives

Aid functional groups

Complete project tasks

Complete project goals

Manage multiple projects

Manage multiple priorities

Carry out duties in compliance

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional team meetings; Global teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Program management

Full 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 115,000 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 your 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 a high employer contribution. * Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 worldwide 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** This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. As a Project Management Specialist within the PMO organization you wi

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