IT Business Relationship Manager

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

THE OPPORTUNITY

The person hired in this role will be an established professional in this type of IT Business Relationship Manager. This role will focus in our Division in IT and work with our internal and external partnerships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics in past support roles:

• Excellent understanding of the business processes, and strategy from a local and global perspective.
• Is able to Influence and partner within the various business groups to understand business strategy.
• Interacts on a regular basis with business leadership to ensure needs are understood and IT updates are communicated on a consistent basis to groups as needed.
• Understand and implement business needs into user and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with Corporate IT and external vendors in the delivery of IT solutions per budget, timeline and service levels.
• Review IT Statements of Work to ensure they clearly articulate the business need and elevate concern if estimates don't align with the work effort required to deliver the solution.
• Supports cross divisional business initiatives and explores IT synergies and efficiencies.
• Manages IT budgets, project capital/RCE expenditures and ROI. Continually looks for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.
• Responsible for all aspects of people leadership and capacity planning.
• Establishes staffing/resource plans determining appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities. Responsible for overall organizational effectiveness and vendor management.
• Manage issues, risks and decision making within effective time-frame and outcome.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships across all levels within the Abbott IT organization and external suppliers.
• Useful Technology Knowledge: (Digital/Mobility, Analytics combined with Visualization Tools, Advanced Analytics (AI/ML), IoT, Cloud Services (Using Multiple Partners), and familiar with multiple device software platforms.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or another discipline relevant to the Healthcare industry. Or the equivalent of years of experience and education combined with HS diploma.
• 10 or more years of IT experience in a similar area of expertise.

Preferred:

• Successfully managed project portfolio with projects ranging from $1M-$10MM.
• Knowledge and demonstration of understanding of the complete software life cycle including privacy and security aspects.
• 2 or more years of experience with vendor management locally and globally.
• Ability to collaborate with business leads, understand business strategy/processes, look for innovative solutions to drive business enhancements both for internal business users and external customers.
• Work effectively with all levels of management up to and including Division Directors and VPs.
• Commercial Division experience of at least 1 year or more.
• Healthcare, Pharmaceutical or similar field experience is beneficial.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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JOB FAMILY:
IT Business Relationship Management

DIVISION:
ARDx Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

LOCATION:
United States > Lake Forest : J55

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25 % of the Time

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