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](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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
The IT BRM is responsible for the activities related to Information Technology (IT) in the company, involving the definition, development, maintenance and operation of systems, as well as for maintaining the area´s technological level up to date, conducting studies and implementing new procedures and techniques. The IT BRM is responsible for the selection of hardware, software and supplies.
The IT BRM defines the Information Technology Director Plan, as well as company policies for centralization and/or decentralization of data processing.
What You’ll Work On
- Plan, develop and direct the operation of information technology systems.
- Plan and coordinate all investigations, feasibility studies and surveys of proposed and existing information systems and machine applications.
- Guide the selection, installation and use of computing equipment and software.
- Maintain current knowledge of equipment, systems and programming techniques appropriate to the organization.
- Participate in the training of key management with data processing techniques.
- Set policies, procedures, technical standards, methods, and priorities.
- Control and recommend budgets.
- Control the security of information systems.
- Direct maintenance work and quality control to ensure the efficient and timely operation of the information technology function.
- Monitor operations and develop improvements.
- Control the selection, development and training of information technology professionals and other staff and monitor their performance.
- Allocate staff within information technology locations.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following:
- Information Systems / Information Technology
- Engineering (Industrial, Systems, Biomedical, Software, or Electrical)
- Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent
Minimum Professional Experience
- Overall, 8–12 years total professional IT experience.
- 8+ years in business-facing IT roles, such as:
- IT Business Relationship Management
- IT Product Management
- Technology Portfolio or Program Management
- Business facing IT leadership roles
Regulated Industry Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in a regulated environment, preferably in Medical Devices/ Life Sciences (Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostics), etc.
- Experience working on highly regulated manufacturing industries (with strong Quality systems)
Preferred (but not required):
- Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Engineering, MS in Information Systems)
- Formal BRM, Product, or Portfolio Management training
Misc:
This is an onsite role at Abbott location in CA. This is not a remote role/opportunity.
The base pay for this position is
$130,700.00 – $261,300.00
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 > Alameda : 2901 Harbor Bay Parkway
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
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)
