Senior IT Project Manager

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 IT Project Manager to lead strategic IT projects within Abbott’s Legal and Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC) divisions. This onsite role in Lake County, Illinois offers the opportunity to manage complex initiatives that ensure compliance, improve processes, and deliver impactful technology solutions aligned with organizational goals.

What You’ll Work On

• Partner with business and IT leaders to review business cases, prioritize initiatives, and create strategic roadmaps.

• Define project goals, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Develop and execute detailed work plans, schedules, and frameworks to track milestones and progress.

• Ensure Legal and OEC applications comply with corporate and divisional policies.

• Manage scope changes, risks, and issues, and drive resolution strategies.

• Oversee external vendors and delivery partners to ensure project objectives are met.

• Monitor project financials and performance against plan and budget.

• Communicate progress through timely reports and facilitate decision-making.

• Capture lessons learned and secure final project approvals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, business systems analysis, or software development.

• Proven track record delivering cross-functional IT programs in a corporate environment.

• Strong leadership skills and experience working in a global matrix organization.

• Knowledge of software development practices, tools, and quality processes.

• Familiarity with technologies related to Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and website development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in FDA-regulated environments (e.g., validated software for medical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences).

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interpret vision and strategy to drive adoption of best practices.

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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