Senior Project Coordinator Abbott Laboratories - 3.9 Abbott Park, IL Job Details Full-time $78,000 - $156,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Retirement plan Qualifications Presentation preparation Associate's degree Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Full Job Description 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. 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. 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, 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 Opportunity This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the CHR Corporate Human Resources division. The Senior Project Coordinator will support priority initiatives and other HR projects. The ideal candidate will operate with a high degree of collaboration and independence, working closely with Project Manager(s) to drive execution and ensure alignment across cross‑functional teams. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as this role frequently collaborates with stakeholders within HR and across other Abbott functions.

What You'll Work On:

Assist in preparing project plans, timelines, and schedules. Organize and facilitate project meetings, including scheduling, drafting agendas, capturing minutes, and following up on action items. Track and monitor project progress, milestones, risks, and issues; escalate as appropriate. Maintain and update project management tools, trackers, and dashboards. Support preparation of project updates, status reports, and stakeholder presentations. Help drive alignment and coordination across global, cross‑functional teams. Assist with budget management activities, including tracking expenditures, processing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors. Proactively seeks and recommends innovative ways to improve the HR portfolio processes.

Required Qualifications:

Associates Degree (± 4 years) in Human Resources, IT, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field. Microsoft PowerPoint skills required. Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve, anticipate needs, and take initiative in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting a PMO or managing/coordinating multiple simultaneous projects is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Project, Excel and Word. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.