Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Month Assignment
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented
Project Coordinator to oversee the development and implementation of company products and services. This role involves managing cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of new and existing products while maintaining project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution:
- Estimate project effort and resource requirements using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets using project management software such as Microsoft Project.
- Direct and coordinate project execution by assigning tasks, tracking progress, identifying risks, and implementing contingency plans.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure project quality by adhering to standard development methodologies and collaborating with SQA teams to develop and execute quality assurance plans.
- Maintain compliance with governmental regulations by adhering to quality system requirements.
Stakeholder Communication & Issue Resolution
- Provide regular project status updates through reports and participation in departmental and customer meetings.
- Identify and resolve project-related issues by collaborating with team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
Consultation & Mentorship
- Share project management best practices with internal teams.
- Mentor junior project leaders on project management methodologies and techniques.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of relevant experience in project coordination or management.
- OR a Master’s degree with 0–2 years of experience.
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technical & Business Knowledge
- Strong understanding of project management concepts, practices, and tools.
- Familiarity with business unit functions and how they align with project goals.
- Ability to analyze project data and make informed decisions within defined procedures.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess project challenges and determine effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
