Project Engineering Group Lead - 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

**Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.**

Our 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®, Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

+ **A fast-paced work environment** where your safety is our priority

+ Production areas that are **clean, well-lit and** **temperature-controlled**

+ **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

+ **Financial security** through competitive compensation and incentives

+ **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

+ **Paid time off**

+ **401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match

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

**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** (

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**

+ Project Management

+ Responsible for managing multiple projects, from beginning to end, with accountability for project execution.

+ Disciplined project management: deliver project excellence by incorporating best practices into project management to deliver and/or exceed customer needs across the PM process groups: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing (CJR – Core Job Responsibility)

+ Identify process issues and recommend improvements to senior leaders

+ Recommend and implement PM strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency

+ Provide clear and consistent communication, both oral and written, to all project stakeholders on key project elements such as scope, timeline, issues, etc. Act as point of contact for project reporting and updates to Business Unit and Senior Leadership (CJR)

+ Perform effective stakeholder management: perform stakeholder analysis, plan and manage stakeholder engagement, control stakeholder engagement, escalation (CJR)

+ Portfolio Management: Management of Area portfolio of new strategies and products. Provide guidance/structure to Area leadership on new strategies and product launch targets.

+ Management of the portfolio through launch grids, project lists, prioritizations, project data, and resource allocations (in the project ERP) monthly to support AN’s innovation sales (CJR)

+ Assist in idea capture and cataloging activities of new ideas

+ Ensure project scope and success criteria are clearly established; develop and manage project plan to meet deliverables

+ Initiate, lead and communicate project assessments and lessons learned

+ Establish clear priorities

+ Ensure team is working within project scope and effectively coordinate the activities of the team to meet project milestones

+ Proactively identify changes in project scope and assure appropriate measures are taken to reassess and amend requirements, budget and timeline

+ Participate in the development and implementation of innovation plans

+ Ensure alignment with key planning processes, such as business planning, brand planning, customer planning, S&OP and corporate project reporting

+ Manage project plan in Project Management (PM) software through lifecycle and maintain resource and financial allocations.

+ Maintain documentation, provide data management, and identify communication plans for knowledge sharing for project deliverables for management review.

+ Oversee execution and delivery of all projects and programs within span of program control (CJR)

+ Provide support in compiling and reporting project requirements

+ Create and deliver project review presentations

+ Maintain documentation and provide data management for project deliverables; identify communication plans for knowledge sharing across functional areas and project teams

+ Document cross-functional project plan in PM software Develop estimates and manage resources to deliver project objectives

+ Manage cross-functional project timeline and follow-up with project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks

+ Track overall project budget and metrics, as required

+ Proactively identify, monitor & manage project opportunities/ issues/ risks

+ Resolve conflict within the project

+ Work directly with functional area managers to resolve issues that impact completion of project objectives: determine when to escalate issues to appropriate levels of management

+ Provide training/coaching on project management methodologies and processes to meet organizational needs

+ Manage projects with representation from all key functional areas

+ Effective, efficient resource utilization to achieve growth of key brands and new spaces to deliver LRP to Abbott

+ Projects will include market and line extensions, reformulations, new products, new manufacturing processes and new packages

+ Responsible for identifying critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to senior management

+ Provide cross-functional forecasting, tracking, reporting and oversight on project budget and expenditures

+ Understand organizational impact of project issues and engage Sir Mgmt. as necessary

+ This position will work with limited supervision; is accountable for all project deliverables

+ Exercises judgment within generally defined processes, procedures and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

+ Erroneous decisions may result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or operations

People Management

+ Lead a team of Project Managers and provide support and guidance on project management duties

+ Work closely with the Director of PMO on project issues and resolution

+ Develop in the assistance of Development Plans for staff members

+ Complete performance reviews

+ Participate in talent management activities and TMR discussions

+ Participate in the strategic growth of the PMO and engage in hiring activities

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING**

**Required:**

+ Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, PMP (or equivalent) certification desirable

+ Extensive knowledge of and competency in project management methodology and processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, working in teams, issues management, monitoring and reporting, and documentation.

+ 8-10 yrs. experience in project leadership roles

+ Experience in influencing executive stakeholders

+ Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills

+ Critical thinking/problem-solving skills method

+ Ability to plan and facilitate meetings

+ Demonstrated expertise in leading teams

The base pay for this position is $111,300.00 – $222,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call or email