IT Specialist

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an IT Specialist to support project planning and execution within a dynamic, cross-functional environment. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational project management skills while collaborating with teams across IT, finance, procurement, and business functions to help deliver projects on time and within scope.

What You’ll Work On

• Support the development and maintenance of project timelines and schedules

• Track project tasks and follow up on deliverables to ensure timely completion

• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues, escalating when appropriate

• Maintain project documentation, including meeting notes, action logs, risk registers, and status updates

• Capture key decisions and communicate updates to stakeholders

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of regular project status reports

• Follow up on action items from meetings to ensure closure

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful project execution

• Help ensure vendors comply with required processes, documentation, and training

• Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies and procedures

• Contribute to team discussions, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Basic understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and tools

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation

• Eagerness to learn and develop project management capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or early career experience supporting projects or working in an IT environment

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration within IT, finance, procurement, or business teams

• Experience preparing reports, tracking action items, or maintaining project documentation

• Knowledge of basic risk management and issue tracking practices

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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.

JOB FAMILY:

IT Business Relationship Management

DIVISION:

BTS Business Technology Services

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Waukegan : J46

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

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.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf