Project Engineer, Project Management Office (PMO)

About the role

The Project Engineer works out of Abbott Park, IL within the GES Global Engineering Services division. This role supports Project Management Office (PMO) activities for capital projects across Abbott and GES.

Responsibilities

• Provide PMO support to capital project teams across Abbott divisions and GES.
• Support project governance activities including project initiation, planning, approvals, execution, monitoring, and project closeout.
• Aid project teams with project documentation, reporting, metrics, and compliance with PMO standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support project planning, execution, and governance requirements.
• Facilitate project schedule and cost risk assessments, including Monte Carlo simulations, for major capital projects.
• Assist project teams in identifying, documenting, and managing project risks and opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of project management tools, templates, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and project status updates for management and stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships across functions and organizational levels to support project objectives.
• Support ongoing PMO and capital project process improvement initiatives.
• Manage and maintain Front-End Planning resources, tools, and reference materials for Corporate Engineering.
• Maintain and enhance PMO knowledge management resources, SharePoint sites, templates, and project management documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced project team members in project planning, reporting, and governance activities.
• Support training initiatives related to project management standards, PMO tools, and capital project delivery processes.
• Apply engineering and project management knowledge to support complex capital projects and programs.
• Utilize project management tools and technologies to improve efficiency, visibility, and project execution performance.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements that enhance project delivery and governance effectiveness.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, finance, quality, and other functions to support successful capital project outcomes.
• Integrate technical and business considerations when evaluating project alternatives and recommending process improvements.
• Support the evaluation of emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies that enhance project delivery and PMO performance.
• Ensure adherence to Abbott Engineering Standards, EHS&E requirements, quality systems, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the use of approved project management and engineering processes to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Maintain awareness of project risks, quality considerations, and governance requirements associated with capital project execution.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 3+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively through presentations, reports, process documentation, and stakeholder interactions.
• Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors.
• Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.
• Experience supporting capital project execution in a health care, medical devices, or regulated industry environment is preferred.
• Capital construction and/or capital project experience preferred.
• Experience with PDRI, Front-End Planning (FEP), risk management, or project controls processes preferred.
• Has demonstrated competency with financial systems is preferred.