Project Manager I

Title: Project Manager ILocation: Temecula, CaliforniaDuration: 12 Months100% OnsiteSummaryManages the development and implementation process of company's products and services involving departmental or crossfunctionalteams 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 byworking 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 workingwith appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project.Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executingcontingency plans.Assures project quality by using standard development methodologies and by working with SQA to develop and executeproject quality plans.Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customerproject 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 juniorproject leaders in project management processes and techniques.Participates in external project management organizations, conferences and seminars to keep current with industry bestpractices in project management by joining professional associations and implementing a professional development planwith focus on project management.Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction,and offering counsel.May lead a project team.Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects.Influences middle management on technical or business solutions.May interact with vendors.Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval.Initiates or maintains work schedule.Establishes priorities of work assignments.Exercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolution.Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays andconsiderable expenditure of resources.Bachelors DegreeWide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures.Strong understanding of business unit function and cross groupdependencies/relationships.Will perform this job in a quality system environment.Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmentalregulations.Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation ofidentifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies inselecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impact.Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting PeriodMedical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanVision PlanHealth Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)Supplemental Life InsuranceShort Term Disability (coverage varies by state)Long Term DisabilityCritical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident InsuranceMetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance401(k)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.