Abbott is hiring a

IT Project Manager

Milan, Italy

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The IT Project Manager (ITPM) reports into the AlinIQ Product Research and Development organization and is responsible for leading, planning, executing, controlling, and closing IT projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule. The role partners with business and IT stakeholders to define objectives, coordinate resources, manage risks and communications, and ensure delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with corporate and divisional requirements. The ITPM drives project governance, promotes effective collaboration across cross-functional teams, and ensures successful project outcomes that support business goals.

Core Job Responsibilities

Initiate and plan software development projects in collaboration with business and digital products leadership, defining project goals, objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Assess project changes, issues, dependencies, and risks, and coordinate resolution with sponsors, stakeholders, and management.
Monitor project performance, schedule, scope, quality, and budget against approved plans and reporting metrics.
Develop and execute project work plans, securing and coordinating required resources to achieve project objectives.
Lead project execution and closure activities, including lessons learned, documentation, stakeholder alignment, and final approvals.
Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and achievements through timely and accurate project reporting.
Coordinate cross-functional resources and assign tasks based on skills, capacity, and project priorities.
Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, divisional, quality, and IT governance policies and procedures.
Support larger programs or manage department-level projects with measurable business impact and associated risks.
Make project-level decisions and influence budget utilization to achieve business objectives.

For this position is required the presence in the Milan office 4 days per week

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Required Qualifications / Experience:

Minimum 3 years of project management, business systems analysis, or software development experience.
Experience managing software development projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Knowledge of project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, and stakeholder management.
Strong communication, presentation, and coordination skills.
Fluent in English (read/write/speak).

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

Experience working within global or matrix organizations.
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
Experience with project portfolio management and reporting tools.
Knowledge of Jama and Atlassian suite is a plus.
Familiarity with applications for medical devices, diagnostics, regulated environments.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

JOB FAMILY:

IT Operations

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:

Italy > Milan : Viale Edison 110, Edison Park Centre

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: