Senior Specialist Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 ourMumbai Indialocation in theNutrition Division.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• Assure access to high quality ingredients through efficient and effective ingredient qualification project management with regional and global crossfunctional project team members with a primary focus on Indiabased initiatives.
• Responsible for managing Indiabased regional and selected global ingredient qualification projects from beginning to end with accountability for project execution timeline management and coordination with internal crossfunctional partners and external suppliers.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and direct the activities associated with local India regional and selected global ingredient qualification projects ensuring timely completion of tasks to meet business objectives and crossfunctional project timelines.
• Serve as the primary project management point of contact for Indiabased stakeholders while collaborating effectively with regional and global project teams to ensure alignment with Abbotts ingredient qualification governance.
• Identify critical project issues and risks and communicate them in a timely manner to leadership and other project leads as appropriate.
• Interface with external suppliers including local regional and global suppliers to collect pertinent quality regulatory and compliance information required for ingredient qualification.
• Utilize established IT systems and tools to execute qualification projects support project tracking and contribute to metrics and reporting in alignment with global standards.
• Plan organize and prioritize daily work activities to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet established schedules.
• Exercise authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate actions and escalate issues as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including Indiabased teams regional stakeholders global partners and external suppliers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING:

Required

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Relevant Project Management Experience
• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• 5 years of related work experience managing regional and/or global projects preferably in regulated manufacturing or supply chain environments

Preferred:

• Masters Degree
• Understanding of quality and compliance culture
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence crossfunctional teams across regions and time zones
• Strong organizational planning and execution skills
• Experience with tools such as Devex Planview and Microsoft Office applications

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:

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 on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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* 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:
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 and @AbbottGlobal

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

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