Sr. Specialist Creative Project Manager

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 Mid-Level 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 Mid-Level 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 Mid-Level 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 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 escalate 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 Level

  Bachelors Degree

  Experience

  Minimum 5 years

  Creative Agency or related industry experience is a must

  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

  $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.

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