Project Manager, R&D Automation

Job description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Irving, TX , currently has an opportunity for Project Manager, R&D.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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Manage 1 or more projects with moderate complexity. 

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Expedite, manage, and coordinate a multitude of interrelated activities within constraints of limited human and financial resources and changing priorities.  Complies with quality system.

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Recognize the broader implications of actions and proposals on the final project outcome

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Prepare and present project progress reports to keep management and team informed.

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Identify problems and work to resolve them.

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Analyze date for true causes of problems.

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Create and manage on-market and new market Part Number ordering structure.

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Release end customer Part Numbers including Part Attribute Set-up following Design Planning and Change Request procedures.

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Follow Design Planning processes through full product lifecycles; Concept to Final Pre-Market Release.

Responsibilities

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Coordinate input from multiple areas or multiple project managers on related projects. Develop project objectives and strategies, develop timelines and milestones. Utilize project scheduling software to plan and track projects. Develop design and development plan.

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Identify resource requirements, cost, and time schedules. Develop an implementation plan, conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events.

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Translate project goals into project tasks.  Define the nature of the stated business or technical problem.

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Anticipate future problems, resolve current issues, and adjust based on prior results.

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Utilize Design Planning to ensure all required Deliverables are executed in compliance to Quality Systems.

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Be able to comprehend complex Technical and Project issues and clearly communicate them to a Cross Functional team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

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Bachelor’s degree in a discipline appropriate to a project

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3+ years of experience in project management.  Recognized technical skills and judgment appropriate to the project discipline.

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Basic working knowledge of project management tools and processes. 

Preferred Qualifications

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7+ years of relevant work experience

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Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering Field

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Experience in a federally regulated environment

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Experience with project management tools (Microsoft Projects, ProChain, Smartsheet, etc.)

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Experience with Design Planning and Part Database Management (EPDM, APLM, SBM, etc)

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Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

·  Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
·  Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
·  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:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

     

DIVISION:

ADD Diagnostics

        

LOCATION:

United States > Irving : LC-02

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
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