Functional Delivery Specialist

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Functional Delivery Specialist

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.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year

• 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

The position ofWorkplace Functional Delivery Specialistis within our Toxicology business unit located in ourKansas City MOoffice. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing functional delivery within Commercial projects within the business unit. This candidate will coordinate tasking with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Operations Finance National Accounts Clinic Solutions Product Quality Regulatory Human Resources and IT to ensure that all deliverables are completed correctly and delivered on time.

What Youll Work On

• Create and manage the integration of project schedules tactical delivery scope and advise on function delivery strategies. Ensure the project is scope is defined completed on time and budget and in accordance with any other constraints.

• Develop project documentation necessary to capture project purpose progress and achievement of key milestones including communication plans risk/issue logs status reporting presentations and other artifacts.

• Communicate effectively to functional stakeholders by providing accurate updates ensuring appropriate levels of engagement monitoring key performance indicators and other factors necessary to the success of the project.

• Provide project management oversight for small to medium tactical delivery assignments.

• Execute hands on delivery task in support of the functional assignment.

• Work closely with various SMEs within Operations Finance Account Management Marketing Clinic Solutions Quality Product Regulatory Human Resources Contracting and IT to gather requirements outline deliverables and establish project plan approach.

• Track progress and proactively communicate the impact of changes (e.g. scope cross-functional resources timelines risks costs etc.) to stakeholders.

• Ensure that teams are equipped and prepared per the appropriate phase requirements to present at key business and IT software review meetings; that all appropriate stakeholders within and outside the business unit are apprised of review meetings and the results thereof.

• Exhibit professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships.

• Understand the quality consequences that may result from poor management of a specific project or improper execution of an initiative.

• Carry out duties in compliance with established business policies and other duties as assigned according to the changing needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field

• Experiences as a member of a project team to completion

• Client focused Knowledge of Workplace drug and Occupational Health testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in a career path in project management

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet MS Project etc.).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey project expectations updates and feedback clearly to stakeholders at all levels

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to initiate and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to flexibly negotiate and rapidly prioritize a wide breadth of project scope items.

• Demonstrates the ability to act swiftly and decisively while remaining composed and professional under pressure.

• Skilled in managing multiple tasks and deadlines prioritizing work efficiently to ensure timely project delivery.

• Proficient in identifying potential risks developing mitigation strategies and resolving issues that may impact project success.

• Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ability to align project goals with broader organizational objectives anticipating future challenges and opportunities.

• Comfortable working in dynamic environments adjusting plans and strategies in response to changing priorities or unforeseen obstacles.

• Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes by monitoring project deliverables and ensuring they meet established standards and requirements.

• Ability to quick learn new tactical methods to delivery scope efficiently through applied best practices tested in through modern project management methodologies

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