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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 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 your 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the Electrophysiology Division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager / Agile Scrum Master to lead software projects related to medical devices that improve patient outcomes, streamline clinical workflows, and support regulatory compliance. This role bridges agile team facilitation with strategic project oversight, ensuring the successful delivery of software in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

What You’ll Work On

Scrum Master Duties:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) for software development teams.
• Coach cross-functional teams on Agile principles, with a focus on delivering value in clinical and operational settings.
• Identify and remove impediments that impact team performance or delivery timelines.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centered innovation.
• Track and report on team metrics such as velocity, sprint progress, and release readiness.

Project Management Duties:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with healthcare compliance standards.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Collaborate with clinical stakeholders and cross functional partners to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on project health and milestones.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Agile project management, preferably in a healthcare or health IT environment.
• Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and project tracking systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with clinical and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with healthcare industry
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, PMP, or equivalent certification.
• Understanding of healthcare regulations and data privacy requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a matrixed healthcare organization.
• Experience working in a SAFe or hybrid Agile environment.

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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.

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The base pay for this position is

$97,300.00 – $194,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

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

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