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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Business Relationship Manager - **Company:** Abbott Laboratories - **Location:** Lake Forest, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,300.0 - $226,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Custom Software, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Storage Technologies, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Information Technology - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gf3omv ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline. + 8-10 years of IT, Data, Analytics, or AI/ML experience within a large or midsize pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare organization. + Demonstrated experience leading teams (direct and indirect). + Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to work with senior leadership. + Proven leadership skills with a self-directed work style and strong work ethic. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple programs. + Experience developing IT strategy and driving business-IT alignment. + Success managing project portfolios ranging from $1M-$10M. + Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including security and privacy requirements. + Experience with vendor management. + Ability to collaborate across all business functions and drive innovative technology solutions. Preferred Qualifications + Experience with R&D processes, R&D software, custom software development, or modern software architecture. + Prior hands-on technical delivery experience. + Knowledge of data storage, data lakes/warehouses, BI and visualization tools, generative AI, data science, and data governance. + Familiarity with Azure or AWS cloud platforms. ## Description We are seeking an experienced **IT Business Relationship Manager** to support Core Diagnostics' R&D and Digital Health Solutions organizations. In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders to translate strategy into technology roadmaps, ensure strong alignment between business needs and IT capabilities, and drive delivery of high-value solutions. You will shape the system portfolio, steward major investments, and strengthen collaboration across IT, business teams, and external partners. What You'll Work On + Partner with R&D and Digital Health Solutions leadership to understand business strategy, processes, and global priorities. + Translate business needs into clear user and functional requirements. + Develop IT data strategy artifacts, technology roadmaps, and presentation materials linking business capabilities with technology opportunities. + Define approaches to measure and monitor IT value, outcomes, and ROI. + Lead cross-divisional initiatives and identify opportunities for IT synergies and efficiencies. + Collaborate with Corporate IT and vendors to deliver solutions on time, within scope, and within budget. + Review Statements of Work to ensure business needs are accurately represented and estimates are appropriate. + Manage program and project portfolios, including budgets, capital expenditures, and cost-reduction initiatives. + Provide people leadership, resource planning, and vendor management to ensure organizational effectiveness. + Drive change, innovation, and continuous improvement within the business and IT teams. + Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and decisions. + Build and maintain strong relationships across Abbott IT and external partners while ensuring compliance with corporate and divisional policies. ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)