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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 - **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 Lakes, Information Technology - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/it-business-relationship-manager-lake-forest-illinois/2785867083-2/ ## 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 * 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 - [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) - [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) - [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) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)