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IT Sr Project Manager
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States > Waukegan : J46
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “IT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - DATA AND ANALYTICS” (Information Technology Project Managers) in IL: $146k–$146k, median $146k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Abbott Laboratories
The US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 122,000 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 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 . • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Join our team as a Project Manager and lead the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects from initiation through implementation. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive execution, manage risks, and deliver results that align with business objectives. What You'll Work On • Lead projects through the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and planning to final implementation and closeout. • Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business needs. • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and status reports. • Facilitate project team meetings and provide ongoing project tracking, monitoring, and analysis. • Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop effective mitigation strategies. • Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables for accuracy and completeness. • Coordinate and manage vendor activities, including tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables. • Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team members and stakeholders. • Recommend solutions to complex business and operational challenges and drive corrective actions when needed. • Serve as a subject matter expert on specific technologies, processes, or project management methodologies as applicable. Required Qualifications • Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of 4 years of project management, program management, or related experience. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Experience developing project plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reporting. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes. • Experience managing project risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential. • Experience managing complex, enterprise-wide projects involving multiple stakeholders. • Familiarity with project management tools and methodolo