Senior Project Manager - Abbott Park, IL OR Columbus, OH

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 nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. 

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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities. 

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL or Columbus OH location in the Nutrition Division. Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain is seeking a results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead and execute cross functional projects within our Margin & Profitability (M&P) Project Management Office (PMO).  This role serves as the key liaison between project owners, project teams, and senior management, ensuring clear communication of project progress, risks, achievements, and escalation items. Responsibilities include project ideation, evaluation, prioritization, NPD (New Product Development) approval, and the realization of defined cost savings.

We are seeking a high-caliber program leader with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in regulated industries. Candidates with experience in Packaging Engineering, Nutrition, Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environments are especially encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Work On 

Portfolio Management

• Implement, monitor and improve business processes in support of the Project Management Organization (PMO)
• Demonstrate stewardship and provide project leadership to meet Divisional strategies and business objectives.
• Contributes to the development of the ANSC M&P savings roadmap, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, R&D, engineering, regulatory, and quality teams to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and execute impactful M&P projects.
• Align interdependent M&P projects with active and pipeline initiatives across the organization to ensure cohesive execution.
• Present project updates and strategic insights to senior executive forums, including Monthly Business Reviews, New Product Development (NPD) meetings, and ANSC Prioritization sessions.

Project Execution

• Identify, scope, plan and execution of medium-to-complex projects. Projects ranging from new products or manufacturing processes, supplier- driven changes, and ingredient formulation, all to drive cost improvement initiatives.
• Manage comprehensive project plans using project management software throughout the lifecycle, ensuring accurate tracking of timelines, resources, and financial allocations.
• Manage project and expense budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with approved financial plans.
• Support the capital management process for M&P projects, including ideation, feasibility assessments, milestone tracking, and financial reporting.
• Serve as a key liaison between cross-functional teams and executive leadership to ensure transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making.

• Direct the work of project team members, set goals and objectives, monitor progress on tasks.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience managing global cross functional programs.
• Demonstrated expertise with project and program management tools, methodologies, and governance processes.
• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality, complex programs successfully.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold teams accountable for results.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong written and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

Preferred Qualifications 

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Packaging Engineering experience
• Experience leading packaging, formulation, manufacturing, supply chain, productivity, or cost-savings projects.
• Experience in Nutrition, Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of New Product Development (NPD), product lifecycle management, or margin improvement programs.

Apply Now 

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

$113,300.00 – $226,700.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06C

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

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.

     

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