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.

**PMO Manager; Operational Excellence**

**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:

+ 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, incentives and retirement plan

+ **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, **Medical Benefits start day 1**

+ **Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays**

+ Retiree Healthcare program

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

+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 stable company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

+ 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**

**This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division.** Our Nutrition 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®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

**Casa Grande, Ariz.,** is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

The PMO Manager is a Project management expert ensuring excellence in the delivery of site projects. Responsible for the coordination of site projects including cost, schedule, technical performance, customer satisfaction and resource management. Manages multiple projects and leads multifunctional teams to achieve objectives. Sets goals, ensures that they are met and is responsible for continuous process improvement. May be responsible for projects across organizational lines. Exercises judgment in planning and organizing work; monitors performance and reports status. Uses best business practices to ensure success in areas of responsibility. May have specific process development and portfolio management activities

**What You’ll Work On**

+ Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.

+ Prepares project plans, schedules and budgets by using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project.

+ Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.

+ Assures project quality by using standard development methodologies

+ Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings.

+ Resolves project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.

+ Consults with internal project groups by sharing project management knowledge and assisting or mentoring more junior project leaders in project management processes and techniques

+ Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.

+ Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects.

+ Influences middle management on technical or business solutions.

+ May interact with vendors.

+ Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval.

+ Exercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolution.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelors Degree

Preferred:

+ PMP

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)

**Apply Now**

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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

The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. 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]