Hiring: R&D- Project Manager Company: Abbott Location: Lake Forest, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:54:03 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Confluence, Jira, Project Management, R About the job Experience: •3+ years of project management experience supporting product development, technical, engineering, software, or R&D programs. Required Skills: •We have an opportunity for the Project Manager role within our Core Diagnostics division, based in Lake Forest, IL, and this is an on-site role. •Core Diagnostics delivers diagnostic solutions that provide critical information to help healthcare professionals make better decisions and improve patient care. •As the Project Manager, you’ll lead cross-functional product development and technical projects from planning through implementation. You’ll drive execution, manage project risks, and help teams deliver high-quality outcomes aligned to business objectives. •Lead projects through the full lifecycle, from concept and planning through implementation and closeout. •Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource needs, and status reporting to support successful delivery. •Track progress, manage dependencies, and identify risks and issues early, implementing mitigation plans when needed. •Facilitate project team meetings, governance reviews, and stakeholder communications to maintain alignment and visibility. •Partner with cross-functional and global teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree. •Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential. •Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and within scope. •Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : https ://abbottbenefits.com/ •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 Compensation: •Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!