Project Coordinator

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.

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.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.  

As the Project Coordinator at Abbott, you will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating projects related to the development and production of medical devices.

You will manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain accurate project documentation while providing regular updates to stakeholders.

What You’ll Work On 

• Project Management: Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
  • Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project.
  • Monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
  • Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project.
  • This may include preparing designs and work specifications, developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts, and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
  • Set priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
  • Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance to facilitate communication and collaboration.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve project-related issues promptly to keep projects on track.
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders and management on project progress and any potential risks.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• A self-directed, efficient individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent project and time management skills with the ability to manage  multiple projects and tasks.

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

$79,500.00 – $138,700.00

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

JOB FAMILY:Project Management

DIVISION:HF Heart Failure

LOCATION:United States > Pleasanton : 6035 Stoneridge Dr

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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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