Sr. IT Project Coordinator
Abbott · North Chicago, IL
- On site
- Contract
- $85,000 / year
- North Chicago, IL
Job highlights
- Coordinate IT projects for mergers and acquisitions.
- Track deliverables, dependencies, and project timelines.
- Facilitate meetings and prepare status reports.
- Manage project documentation and SharePoint sites.
- Support IT workstreams and business partners.
About the role
About the Role
Abbott is seeking a Sr. IT Project Coordinator to support IT MA&D initiatives. This role is crucial for coordinating project activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring effective communication across IT workstreams and business partners. You will work closely with IT Program and Project Managers to execute integration and separation activities in alignment with Abbott Transition Office and deal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Coordination & Execution: Support IT projects related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing activities under the direction of Senior IT Program Manager.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, milestones, RAID logs, and action items.
- Coordinate activities across various IT workstreams, including Infrastructure, Applications, Cybersecurity, and Quality.
- Track deliverables and dependencies to ensure timelines and commitments are met.
- Stakeholder & Team Support: Act as a coordination point between IT Workstream Leads, the Abbott Transition Office, and business Partners.
- Schedule and facilitate project meetings, capturing notes, decisions, and follow-ups.
- Prepare basic project status reports and presentations for governance and leadership forums.
- Governance, Risk & Issue Management: Support project governance activities, including status reporting, escalation tracking, and documentation.
- Assist in identifying risks, issues, and gaps, and track mitigation actions to closure.
- Support post-close activities such as lessons learned and documentation updates.
- Financial & Administrative Support: Assist with tracking project budgets, forecasts, and spend as directed.
- Support basic review of project financials and alignment to approved scope and deal assumptions.
- Help manage documentation related to contracts, licensing, and procurement processes.
- Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement: Maintain project documentation, templates, and artifacts.
- Create, update, and organize MA&D project content on SharePoint sites, ensuring information is current and accurate.
- Support updates to MA&D playbooks, tools, and standard processes as needed.
Skills & Experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail with the ability to track progress and follow through on deliverables.
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and basic project tracking tools.
- Familiarity with project management fundamentals and IT concepts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–6 years of experience in project coordination or project management, preferably in IT or corporate environments.
- Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or large cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience working in a matrixed organization.
- Basic understanding of IT workstreams, governance, or compliance requirements.
- Prior experience supporting executive-level or governance presentations.
Benefits for Consultants
Consultants are eligible for the following benefits upon meeting waiting period requirements:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
About Abbott
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.
Key skills/competency
- Project Coordination
- IT Project Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions (MA&D)
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project Planning
Skills & topics
- Senior IT Project Coordinator
- Project Coordination
- IT Project Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Divestitures
- Licensing
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- SharePoint
- Abbott
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight IT project coordination experience, MA&D exposure, and proficiency in tools like SharePoint.
- Highlight relevant skills: Emphasize strong organizational, communication, and attention to detail in your application.
- Showcase IT familiarity: Demonstrate basic understanding of IT workstreams, governance, and compliance.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with cross-functional teams and managing project deliverables.
- Understand Abbott's mission: Align your experience with Abbott's goal of improving lives through healthcare technologies.
Technical preparation
Master project management fundamentals.,Practice using Excel for tracking and reporting.,Become proficient with SharePoint for document management.,Familiarize with MA&D project lifecycle.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing multiple project priorities.,How do you ensure clear cross-functional communication?,Share an example of tracking project deliverables.,How do you handle project risks and issues?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Sr. IT Project Coordinator at Abbott?
- The Sr. IT Project Coordinator at Abbott is responsible for supporting IT MA&D initiatives by coordinating project activities, tracking deliverables, managing project plans, facilitating meetings, and ensuring effective communication between IT workstreams and business partners. They also assist with risk management, financial tracking, and knowledge management.
- What qualifications are required for the Sr. IT Project Coordinator role at Abbott?
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience), 3-6 years of project coordination or management experience, exposure to MA&D activities, experience in a matrixed organization, and familiarity with IT workstreams and governance. Prior experience supporting executive presentations is also a plus.
- What is the work arrangement for this Sr. IT Project Coordinator position?
- This Sr. IT Project Coordinator position is 100% on-site at Abbott Park, Illinois. It is a temporary role with an expected duration of 7 months.
- What software and tools are important for this Sr. IT Project Coordinator role?
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint is essential for this role. Familiarity with basic project tracking tools and general project management fundamentals is also important for success.
- How does Abbott support its contingent workers in this Sr. IT Project Coordinator role?
- Contingent workers at Abbott, including those in the Sr. IT Project Coordinator role, are eligible for a range of benefits upon meeting waiting period requirements, such as medical, dental, vision plans, and a 401(k) plan.
- What is the duration of the Sr. IT Project Coordinator contract at Abbott?
- The Sr. IT Project Coordinator position at Abbott is a temporary role with a duration of 7 months.
- What kind of projects will a Sr. IT Project Coordinator work on at Abbott?
- A Sr. IT Project Coordinator will primarily support IT initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing activities (MA&D), working closely with IT program and project managers.