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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

　　Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re 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 family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll 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, 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.

　　The Opportunity

　　This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

　　As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

　　We are seeking a high caliber Sr. Engineer, Product Stewardship providing effective and efficient project management and execution of associated tasks of company's portfolio of products. Engage with key personnel to restructure customer processes to better facilitate patient care through use of the company's products. This professional will be working with little or no supervision, applies project management knowledge, engineering knowledge and ingenuity to complete small to medium size projects from concept thru project closure within or across disciplines.

　　What You’ll Work On

　　Coordinate and execute all phases of highly-complex, multiple party implementations

　　Ensure that all administrative tasks are completed promptly and accurately

　　Build relationships with key stakeholders within accounts.

　　Develop and execute implementation strategies.

　　Develops, plans, coordinates and directs engineering aspects of projects of major scope and importance.

　　Manages multiple, often concurrent projects and meets expectations.

　　Understands the business needs and has a thorough knowledge of the customer when developing a project scope. Incorporates business foresight of emerging technological trends.

　　Leads development of Project Charter (as needed) and documents the initial requirements that satisfy the stakeholder’s needs and expectations.

　　Establishes engineering project objectives and technical criteria for evaluating project results and activities of the project team.

　　Uses established PM tools and techniques (FEP, Cash Flow Projections, Scope / Schedule Control, etc.) to stay within authorized budget limits and achieve the overall project and organizational objectives.

　　Develops project plan documenting the actions necessary to define, prepare, integrate and coordinate all subsidiary plans. Directs and manages Project Execution by performing the work defined in the project plan to achieve project objectives.

　　Closes the project by finalizing all activities across all the Project Management Process Groups to formally complete the project or phase.

　　Manages or Directs efforts of internal and external resources. Monitors and controls project work to meet the performance objectives defined in the project plan.

　　Focuses on cost and milestone achievement to optimize resource utilization.

　　Reviews change requests, manages and approves changes to the deliverables, organizational process assets, project documents, and the project plan.

　　Monitors and controls project work to meet the performance objectives defined in the project plan. Effectively manages services and suppliers.

　　Implements common project management tools and methodologies. Contributes to the development of project management best practices.

　　Identifies areas of risk and mitigates risks through early risk assessments and implementation of fallback / mitigation strategies.

　　Utilize available resources effectively. lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams.

　　Mentor / train staff.

　　Serve as lead Implementation Project Manager and peer leader within the commercial organization.

　　Understand and comply with applicable policies, procedures and guidelines.

　　Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Medical Technology, or a related field of study;

　　Associate's degree is acceptable with additional experience and demonstrated competence

　　Typically requires 3-5 years of experience in the healthcare industry (of the 3-5 years experience 3+ years should be in project management) to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.

　　Candidate / incumbent should possess the following: - ability to maintain consistent momentum with multiple products and across multiple implementation assignments; - ability to manage a project with multiple stakeholders and process owners; - ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications; - ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior; - ability to work independently and as a team member; - demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; analytical and critical-thinking skills; - ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; - ability to prioritize; - strong organizational skills; - ability and aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives; - ability to speak confidently in public and to present material to Executive-level management.

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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: 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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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

　　The base pay for this position is $83,600.00 – $167,200.00. 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]