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:
Provides leadership & strategy for a group of IT professionals supporting a major organizational unit responsible for the definition, development, implementation, operation and support of computer-based systems and related processes and tools which provide information for reporting, operations, and decision making for the LMS (Learning Management) and DMS (Document Management) Systems within Quality.
What You'll Work On:
- Creates and manages Corporate LMS & DMS Strategies and Architectural Framework in partnership with Divisional BRM’s
- Aligns department priorities appropriately, determines critical success factors, evaluates and pursues initiatives, investments and opportunities based on fit with strategies.
- Champions change and innovation. Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports those who initiate change - and take risks.
- Understands and contributes to organization's vision, goals and strategies.
- Promotes a Global Perspective and co-facilitates the Community of Practices for both the LMS and DMS areas.
- Ensure that IT solutions meet the needs of the business.
- Negotiate for and secures resources to meet the long-range operational demands of the area.
- Oversees project capital/RCE expenditures & ROI: develop, monitor and meet expense and recovery plans; continually look for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.
- Manages IT investments and vendor partnership relationships for the function.
- Establish and maintain high-quality relationships with all levels of staff across the company and with external partners.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
Management Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of people leadership; setting expectations, coaching, counseling, developing, evaluating, feedback, hiring, discipline and separations. Determine necessary mix of skill set.
- Responsible for overall morale of team and promotes cohesive attitude.
- Establishes staffing/resource plans, determining appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities (outsourcing, offshoring and hot skills).
- Responsible for overall organizational effectiveness and compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures. Participates in setting policies and procedures.
- Effectively deals with employee issues in a constructive and timely manner.
- Makes strategic decisions that impact division or site.
- Manage shared services that span multiple teams across the world and cross cultures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, preferably in software engineering, business, information systems, or a discipline closely related to the client area served.
Minimum Experience / Training Required
- 10+ years of overall experience, including 5 years systems management experience working across various platforms (CRM/LMS/DMS) and multiple divisions in a global environment.
- Act as an IT System Owner managing direct/indirect teams.
- Experience should also include project management, systems consulting, employee development, and strategic system planning input.
- Compliance experience working with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong experience in LMS/DMS developing and managing LMS/DMS corporate strategies.
- Exposure to platforms like Cornerstone OnDemand/ Documentum, etc.
Supervisory responsibility:
- Manages 3 or more leads and managers which includes 10 - 20 + employees or/and contractors, direct/indirect.
MISC: This is an onsite role located in IL/MN/TX locations. This is NOT a remote role/opportunity.
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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
$127,300.00 – $254,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:IT Business Relationship Management
DIVISION:BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:United States > Waukegan : J46
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr., United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Lillehei : One Lillehei Plaza, United States > Texas > Plano : 6600 Pinecrest
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % 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
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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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
