Specialist Project Management PLM - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Specialist Project Management (PLM)

About Abbott

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.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® - 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. You'll also have access to:

• 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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.
• 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.

The Opportunity

The Specialist Project Management (PLM) will support Devex system improvement and functional business area training, and the integrity and sustainability of global product master data in order to deliver Abbott Nutrition business objectives.

This individual will support the implementation, documentation, training and sustainability of the system in direct coordination with the OnePLM program, cross-functional teams driving New Product Development, and Corporate IT.

This role will proactively provide insight to Abbott Nutrition functional areas on how to best develop and leverage Devex system & process capabilities for the organization; and update business processes and policies to achieve the best outputs from the system.

What You'll Work On

System Utilization

• Champions change and innovation. Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Supports those who initiate change and take risks. Promotes a Global Perspective.
• Develops a detailed working knowledge of Devex to be able to assist users with challenges as they arise and clarify processes requiring longer term resolution.
• Solicits and receives feedback from the business areas and initiates new process improvements as required

Technical Consultant

• Applies advanced technology and manufacturing knowledge to Devex system projects.
• Leads advanced independent or multidisciplinary projects, led by specific prioritized business needs. Interacts with other functions and shares information. Provides technical direction and feedback to others, sharing knowledge throughout the organization.
• Understands the specific challenges and opportunities linked to regulatory, legal, medical safety, nutrition science, manufacturing and analytical chemistry requirements.

Business Process Definition & Training

• Translates business and user needs into system requirement specifications. Acts as the key interface between business and technology teams in defining and influencing business requirements and assisting in developing the appropriate system solutions - including analysis and documentation of business needs, and translation into system enhancements.
• Supports the creation of user guides, references and tools to facilitate ongoing use of the Devex system; and compliance to supporting business practices.
• Develops metrics and reports to demonstrate alignment of Product Lifecycle Management improvement goals towards Abbott Nutrition business objectives.

Position Accountability / Scope

• Is accountable for timely completion of complex and multiple global projects; typically assumes broader divisional roles of responsibility.
• Routinely provides analyses and advice to management. Will provide technical direction and feedback to others and share knowledge throughout the organization.
• Has a direct contact with outside consultants, key vendors and technical counterparts from other Divisions and companies.
• Identifies opportunities with business and OnePLM team to improve future state of OnePLM at Abbott Nutrition.
• Assumes leading role in OnePLM/Devex Communities of Practices

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU'LL BRING

Required:

Education:

• BS / MS - in nutritional Food Science or in a related scientific/engineering field with 5+ years progressive practical related experience sufficient to demonstrate equivalency.
• Training on applicable standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional products

Preferred:

• Has advanced understanding of types of ingredients, packaging, finished products and processing requirements for commercial manufacture in supported facilities and can communicate this knowledge to internal or external teams.
• Has knowledge on the supported manufacturing plants and processes.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment and interact with all levels of internal and external management
• Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural influence and networking skills. Effective facilitation/mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Hands on experience with Devex, SAP, MES, LIMS and other Abbott Nutrition business applications.
• Direct experience with external supplier 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

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 salary for this role is between:

N/A

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

DIVISION:

ANRD Nutrition Research & Development

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : RP04

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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