Senior 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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.
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A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
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A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Project Coordinator in our Abbott Park, IL location.
The Senior Project Coordinator will support priority initiatives and other HR projects. The ideal candidate will operate with a high degree of collaboration and independence, working closely with Project Manager(s) to drive execution and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as this role frequently collaborates with stakeholders within HR and across other Abbott functions.
What You'll Work On:
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Assist in preparing project plans, timelines, and schedules.
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Organize and facilitate project meetings, including scheduling, drafting agendas, capturing minutes, and following up on action items.
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Track and monitor project progress, milestones, risks, and issues; escalate as appropriate.
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Maintain and update project management tools, trackers, and dashboards.
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Support preparation of project updates, status reports, and stakeholder presentations.
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Help drive alignment and coordination across global, cross-functional teams.
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Assist with budget management activities, including tracking expenditures, processing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors.
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Proactively seeks and recommends innovative ways to improve the HR portfolio processes.
Required Qualifications *: *
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Bachelor's degree (± 4 years) in Human Resources, IT, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
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Microsoft PowerPoint skills required.
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Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
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Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, anticipate needs, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience supporting a PMO or managing/coordinating multiple simultaneous projects is preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Project, Excel and Word.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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 , on Facebook at , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
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.
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 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]
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