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Abbott

Dec 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Los Angeles

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's plus 2-5 years or a Master's with 0-2 years in medical devices, design controls, and quality management. Windchill experience is a plus but not required.
  • You will manage product development, estimate resources, prepare plans and budgets, track project execution, ensure quality, communicate status, resolve issues, and mentor junior project leaders.

Requirements

  • Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures.
  • General understanding of business unit/group function.
  • Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
  • Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
  • Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.
  • Bachelor's degree plus 2-5 years of related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area, or Master's degree with 0-2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Looking for medical device experience, design controls, and quality management systems (2-5 exp.).
  • Windchill experience ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Manages the development and implementation process of company's products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.
  • Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.
  • Prepares project plans, schedules and budgets by using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project.
  • Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.
  • Assures project quality by using standard development methodologies and by working with SQA to develop and execute project quality plans.
  • Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings.
  • Resolves project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.
  • Consults with internal project groups by sharing project management knowledge and assisting or mentoring more junior project leaders in project management processes and techniques.

FAQs

What is the work location for the Project Coordinator position?

The work location for the Project Coordinator position is Sylmar, CA, and it is 100% onsite.

What is the duration of the job?

The duration of the job is 12 months.

What type of experience is preferred for this role?

The preferred experience includes 2-5 years in medical device experience, design controls, and quality management systems. Windchill experience is ideal but not required.

What educational qualifications are required for the Project Coordinator position?

A Bachelor's degree plus 2-5 years of related work experience or a Master's degree with 0-2 years of related work experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

What project management tools are mentioned in the job description?

The job description mentions using project management tools such as Microsoft Project.

Are there any benefits offered after a waiting period?

Yes, benefits offered upon waiting period include medical and prescription drug plans, dental and vision plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, disability coverage, various types of insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

What responsibilities does the Project Coordinator have regarding project execution?

The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.

How does the Project Coordinator communicate project status?

The Project Coordinator communicates project status by preparing standard status reports and participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings.

Is mentoring involved in the role of Project Coordinator?

Yes, the Project Coordinator is expected to consult with internal project groups, share project management knowledge, and assist or mentor more junior project leaders in project management processes and techniques.

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Abbott

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1888
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Benefits

  • Medical

    Our medical options provide employees and their eligible family members, including domestic partners, with extensive coverage and protection against major medical expenses. Coverage is available from the first day of employment. All of the options cover preventive care, inpatient and outpatient care, routine office visits, prescription drugs, physical therapy, home healthcare, mental health/substance abuse treatment and hospice care. In addition, our medical options offer numerous programs and services that can help employees improve and maintain their health, better manage illnesses and receive better value for their healthcare dollars.

  • Dental

    Our dental plan helps employees pay for the costs of dental care for themselves and their eligible family members. Coverage is available from the first day of employment. Participants may take advantage of reduced out-of-pocket costs when they use dentists in a nationwide network of participating providers. Our dental plan pays for preventive, restorative and surgical services, as well as orthodontia, at varying levels of coverage.

  • Vision Care

    With our vision care plan, we offer employees an affordable way to maintain eye health and receive discounts on eyewear. Coverage is available from the first day of employment.

  • Wellness Programs

    Our wellness programs and resources are designed to promote overall health and well-being: Seminars on stress and anxiety, personal and work relationships, meditation and mindfulness, healthy habits, and balancing work and family needs. Programs to encourage being physically active, eating healthier, managing health conditions, getting quality sleep, and becoming more resilient. On-site screenings and immunizations at some locations to promote prevention and early detection. On-site fitness centers at some locations that offer classes, fitness assessments and personal training. Health fairs, fitness events, steps challenges and exercise competitions