Abbott

IT Business Relationship Manager

Abbott$113K — $226K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
  • 8-10 years of IT experience in a multinational pharmaceutical or regulated environment
  • Proven leadership in managing teams and complex project portfolios
  • Expertise in aligning IT and business objectives within manufacturing contexts
  • Experience overseeing project budgets ranging from $1MM-$10MM
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and cybersecurity
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary IT partner for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Translate business strategies into scalable IT solutions and roadmaps
  • Collaborate with various departments to deliver digital manufacturing initiatives
  • Optimize electronic batch records and shop floor systems
  • Lead MES strategy, implementation, and integration efforts
  • Manage IT portfolios, budgets, and ensure ROI
  • Support senior leadership in aligning IT priorities with business goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for diverse career advancement
  • Support for building future career pathways
  • Work-life balance through standard work hours
  • Potential for involvement in innovative technology projects
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

Join our team as an IT Business Relationship Manager (BRM) supporting Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics Manufacturing, where you'll play a critical role in aligning IT strategy with business objectives. This position drives digital manufacturing innovation, ensuring reliable delivery of MES solutions and enabling smart factory initiatives across U.S. manufacturing sites.

What You'll Work On
  • Serve as the primary IT partner for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including POMS (Werum PAS-X or similar)
  • Translate business strategies and manufacturing needs into scalable IT solutions and roadmaps
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and external vendors to deliver digital manufacturing and smart factory initiatives
  • Optimize electronic batch records (EBR), shop floor systems, and process automation with plant stakeholders
  • Lead MES strategy, including implementation, upgrades, lifecycle management, and integration efforts
  • Manage IT portfolios, budgets, and capital expenditure projects ($1MM-$10MM), ensuring ROI and cost optimization
  • Provide leadership for cross-functional teams, including resource planning, vendor management, and organizational effectiveness
  • Partner with senior leadership (Site Directors, Sr. Directors) to align IT priorities with business goals
  • Oversee risk management, issue resolution, and compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements
  • Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies across manufacturing operations


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 8-10 years of IT experience within a multinational pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar regulated environment
  • Proven experience leading teams (direct and/or matrixed) and managing complex project portfolios
  • Strong expertise in aligning IT strategy with business objectives and manufacturing operations
  • Experience managing projects ranging from $1MM-$10MM, including budget and ROI oversight
  • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, including privacy and cybersecurity considerations
  • Experience working with and managing third-party vendors
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills across all organizational levels
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously


Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with MES platforms (e.g., Werum PAS-X, POMS), including EBR design, workflows, and recipe management
  • Familiarity with MES-SAP integration and enterprise system connectivity
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical or diagnostics manufacturing processes (e.g., batch production, serialization, traceability)
  • Experience supporting GxP validation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
  • Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts, including digital manufacturing, IIoT, and smart factory initiatives
  • Knowledge of supporting technologies such as SAP, scheduling tools, labeling systems, Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity frameworks


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.

The base pay for this position is
$113,300.00 - $226,700.00
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 > Lake Forest : J55

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

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)

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Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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