Technical Project Manager

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description:

We’re seeking an experienced technical project manager to join our team at Abbott.

In this role, you will manage end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals. You will work closely with engineering, clinical, and regulatory teams to deliver high-impact projects while managing timelines, risks, and dependencies. You will also ensure technical feasibility and alignment with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive projects from initiation to completion. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on technical projects, we encourage you to apply.

We offer a competitive pay package with a collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and employee benefits like health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning programs.

Objectives of this role

• Planning, executing, and managing technical projects from initiation to completion.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Collaborating with engineering, clinical, and regulatory teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Identifying and overseeing risks, dependencies, and technical challenges to ensure project success.
• Acting as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Implementing and enforcing agile methodologies, Scrum, or other project management procedures for efficient workflow.
• Monitoring project progress, tracking key metrics, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Fostering collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among team members and stakeholders.

Your Tasks

• Define and document project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Manage and prioritise technology-driven projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate with development teams to ensure smooth software deployment and integration.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and report project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Communicate project updates and potential blockers to leadership and stakeholders.
• Utilize Agile and Scrum methodologies for efficient project execution.
• Work closely with quality assurance (QA) teams to guarantee high-quality project deliverables.
• Track and optimize project costs, timelines, and resource utilization.
• Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, software development, IT project delivery, or technical leadership.
• Expertise in software development, cloud platforms, DevOps, and IT infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), databases, system architecture, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies is desired.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools (JIRA, Smartsheet or Microsoft Project).
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience with risk management, technical leadership, and quality assurance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical teams.
• High adaptability with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

The base pay for this position is

$86,700.00 – $173,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family:

Product Development

Division:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

Location:

United States > Sunnyvale : 645-647 Almanor Ave

Additional Locations:

Work Shift:

Standard

Travel:

No

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)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf