Project Manager II

Title: Project Manager II

Location: Alameda, CA 94502

Duration: 12 Months | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote) 

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II to lead cross-functional initiatives within our Portfolio Operations team (PMO). The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership skills, experience in portfolio management tools, and the ability to collaborate across global and local teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Manage cross-functional initiatives to implement and optimize the organization’s portfolio management tool.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage global/local stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication on scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Requirements Translation: Gather and document business needs, translating them into actionable technical plans.
• Business Process Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to align project outcomes with core business processes and operational needs.
• Planning & Execution: Develop integrated project plans, prioritize activities, and drive execution against milestones and success criteria.
• Governance & Reporting: Maintain project documentation, manage risks, and deliver regular status updates to leadership.
• Collaboration & Facilitation: Lead meetings and workshops, ensuring effective follow-up and knowledge sharing across teams.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years in project management and stakeholder engagement, preferably in portfolio or enterprise systems environments.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Project.
• Experience with Planisware or similar portfolio management tools (highly desirable).

Certifications:

• PMP or equivalent preferred; Agile methodology experience is a plus.

Industry Experience:

• Medical device industry background is advantageous.

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.

Top 3 Skills:

• Project Management & Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Portfolio Management Tools & Systems

Performance Metrics:

• Project delivery timeliness
• Issue/risk resolution time
• Requirements accuracy

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

 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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.