Project Coordinator - Columbus, OH
Abbott Laboratories · Columbus · $61,300–$122,700 (stated in the posting)
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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Project Coordinator
Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.Our 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® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Columbus, OH in the Nutrition Division. As Project Coordinator you'll gain hands-on experience leading packaging projects that support the development, launch, and improvement of nutrition products used by consumers across the globe. You'll work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, manufacturing teams, and business partners to coordinate projects from concept through implementation, developing the leadership and technical skills needed for a successful career in project management. Responsible for supporting capital packaging initiatives, maintaining accurate packaging documentation, and leading moderate‑scope projects that impact U.S. and international manufacturing sites. This role combines project management, packaging systems oversight, data accuracy, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure high‑quality execution of packaging‑related activities across the organization.
WHAT WE OFFER
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit—an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
- Recognition globally as a great place to work, and for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
What You'll Do
Project Management
- Lead and coordinate low- to medium-complexity Packaging PIER projects from planning through execution.
- Assess project scope, timelines, resource requirements, and risks using established project management tools and best practices.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans utilizing tools such as Microsoft Project.
- Drive project progress by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking milestones, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Partner with Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) teams to ensure successful project outcomes and high-quality deliverables.
- Communicate project status, key milestones, and challenges through regular updates and stakeholder meetings.
- Collaborate with internal teams and business partners to resolve project issues and support timely decision-making.
- Continuously build project management knowledge through training, professional development opportunities, and industry engagement.
Capital & Budget Management
- Manage Packaging Operations capital projects valued up to $500M, including preparing capital expenditure requests and supporting funding approvals.
- Monitor project budgets and coordinate and issue purchase orders for packaging equipment, tooling, mold refurbishments, engineering studies, testing activities, and related services.
- Support project scope management, change control processes, and project closeout activities under the guidance of the Project Management Manager.
- Partner with the PM Manager to develop project forecasts, track expenditures, and report key financial and project performance metrics.
- Ensure projects are delivered within approved budget, schedule, and business objectives.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Build strong relationships across Engineering, Operations, Packaging, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to achieve project goals.
- Lead moderate-scope project teams and facilitate alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.
- Apply sound judgment and effective prioritization skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Understand how project decisions impact timelines, resources, costs, and overall business objectives.
- Develop leadership skills by influencing team members, driving accountability, and fostering collaboration without direct authority.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project management processes and team effectiveness.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum 2 years related work experience with a good understanding of project management or packaging engineering
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Interest in project management, manufacturing, packaging, or operations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Desire to learn, collaborate, and grow within a global organization.
The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.