IT Business Relationship Manager

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.

• 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

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.