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IT Project Manager
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Posted:
13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
IT Project Manager
At Abbott we promote equal opportunity. We encourage persons with disabilities to apply ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Applicants must have a valid disability certificate issued by an authorized entity to ensure appropriate support and accommodations throughout the selection process.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
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 will have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- 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 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 role is based in Colombia and is part of the Business Technology Services (BTS) International IT organization.
The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of strategic Payroll and HR technology initiatives across Latin America. This position will manage the planning execution and implementation of complex projects focused on payroll transformation compliance and operational improvement partnering with global regional and local stakeholders.
The role requires close collaboration with IT HR Payroll Finance Compliance teams external vendors and implementation partners to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving multi-country payroll transformation initiatives leveraging enterprise technologies such as SAP SuccessFactors and Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
What Youll Do
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects ensuring successful execution within approved scope budget timeline and governance frameworks.
- Develop and manage project plans schedules milestones dependencies and deliverables across multiple countries and stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT HR Payroll Finance Compliance and external implementation partners.
- Identify assess and manage project risks issues and dependencies while implementing mitigation plans and escalation strategies as needed.
- Facilitate project governance activities stakeholder communication and executive reporting.
- Drive change management testing deployment readiness and business adoption activities.
- Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations and business requirements across LATAM markets.
- Collaborate with vendors and implementation partners to ensure quality delivery and adherence to project objectives.
- Maintain project documentation governance artifacts and reporting in approved project management tools.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to project management best practices within the International IT PMO.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering Business Administration Human Resources Information Systems or a related field.
- 8 years of professional experience in Information Technology Digital Transformation HR Technology Payroll Systems or Project Management.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex technology software or digital transformation projects in multinational organizations.
- Experience delivering Payroll Human Capital Management (HCM) HRIS ERP or SAP SuccessFactors initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile Waterfall and Hybrid frameworks.
- Experience managing project scope schedules budgets risks dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed global environment.
- Strong stakeholder management communication and vendor management skills.
- Experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare pharmaceutical diagnostics or medical devices is preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and/or Employee Central Payroll (ECP) is preferred.
- PMP PRINCE2 Scrum Master SAFe PMI-ACP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Fluency in English required. Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Apply Now
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
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
IT Business Relationship Management
DIVISION:
BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:
Colombia > Bogota : Building II
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
