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:
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 .
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 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
This is a onsite role at our Alameda, CA location. this is not a remote or hybrid role.
What you will work on
The IT Business Relationship Manager –Product Lifecycle & Quality Systems role is responsible for overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) solutions, Training and Quality Management Systems, and reporting.
This role ensures effective integration of PLM solutions into the company’s product development processes, enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and product quality. Key responsibilities include facilitating secure information sharing and collaboration between manufacturing sites, R&D, TPMs, suppliers, and the Quality function. A significant focus is on implementing and deploying solutions to meet evolving business needs, eliminating redundant systems and processes, and automating operations to deliver business efficiencies.
Additionally, the role delivers solutions that enable the business to administer company quality and compliance training effectively. This includes implementing and maintaining systems that support the creation, organization, and distribution of training content.
The IT Business Relationship Manager – Product Lifecycle & Quality Systems role will lead efforts in process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and data management, while handling various types of change orders and documentation to maintain compliance and support organizational goals. Ensuring that these systems are aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements, the role facilitates continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the organization.
Relationship Management:
Manage collaboration and partnership with Corporate Shared Services and business functions.
Align stakeholders' objectives with Corporate and Business Unit priorities to ensure cohesive project direction.
Manage conflict resolution to maintain strong business relationships.
Planning and Execution:
Develop roadmaps to guide 3-to-5 year program trajectories.
Manage projects from initiation to closure ensuring timely delivery.
Assess and analyze complex business challenges to provide insights to stakeholders.
Define functional and technical requirements to support development of business solutions.
Coordinate delivery efforts to meet project milestones and objectives.
Facilitate resolution of operational issues ensuring acceptable system testing and timely deployments in collaboration with IT and external vendors to help operations conduct business more effectively.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING
Minimum Education & Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
Experience in implementing global solutions like Windchill, Oracle Agile etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of product development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
Experience with engineering change management and BOM structuring.
Familiarity with training content systems and compliance documentation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Experience.
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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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$128,000.00 – $256,000.00
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 : 2601 Harbor Bay Parkway
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)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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf