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. **The Opportunity:** The **Manufacturing IT BRM Director** partners with the Rapid Diagnostics Infectious Disease Manufacturing organization to fulfill their application portfolio strategic objectives and business needs. This role ensures the full application portfolio enhances the organizational strategy through successful, consistent, and predictable delivery of programs, projects, and applications for the Manufacturing Organization. The BRM director works directly with business clients to understand end-to-end business processes and translate needs into IT opportunities and investments, the goal of which is to enable and standardize business processes where applicable. The BRM Director works in collaboration with IT delivery and support teams, as well as business partners to align and integrate with the overall business strategy. **Primary Job Function:** The BRM role is the primary liaison between IT and the following Rapid Diagnostics Infectious disease business functions including either of the following: + Manufacturing + Product Quality This role will manage the relationship with business clients by applying IT and business knowledge / experience to build business cases and identify requirements needed to implement process and technology solutions aimed at resolving business issues, and meeting business needs. Project delivery involves working with the Corporate IT Plan / Build and Support organizations for implementation and support of technology investment. The role requires knowledge of the software development lifecycle, the Abbott Shared Services model, and the Abbott support resolution processes. Additionally, this role will manage portfolio and tactical projects aimed at improving business effectiveness, and / or assist on larger projects which have Cross-Divisional / Corporate impact. To be successful, the role requires: + Understanding of the end-to-end business processes in the primary functional areas + Experience with, and knowledge of, Manufacturing and Quality Systems is preferred + The individual in this role will utilize soft skills to: + Build and enhance relationships with the Divisional business community + Collaborate with team members across functions and levels + Lead a team of professionals responsible for the ownership, maintenance and oversight of manufacturing systems + Demonstrates exceptional relationship building with ability to leverage influence to achieve the goals of the organization. + Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader for core Manufacturing systems + Attract and retain talent, and ensure staff development (leadership, cross-functional, technical, global perspective). Promote and foster diversity. + Effectively communicate with Executive Management + Partner with the business to develop long-term **strategic plans** Finally, the role will assist the Infectious Disease IT BRM Director in: + Financial planning and project budgeting + Tracking business-owned and supported applications for SLC compliance + Developing Long-Range-Plan for future IT investments **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING** **Required :** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration or another discipline relevant to Information Technology or the Healthcare industry. + 12-16 years of IT experience in large or midsized multinational Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Diagnostics, or other Health Care organization. + Successful track record and experience leading teams – both with direct and indirect responsibility. + **Experience in setting IT strategy and business IT alignment.** + Strong communication skills both verbal and written. + Proven leadership skills, self-directed with strong work ethic. + Strong organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task across multiple programs successfully. + Successfully managed project portfolio with projects ranging from $1M-$10MM and / or operating budgets of $7MM to $12MM. + Proven experience and understanding of the complete software life cycle including privacy and security aspects. + Experience with vendor management. + Ability to collaborate with business leads, understand business strategy/processes, look for innovative solutions to drive business enhancements both for internal business users and external customers. + Work effectively with all levels of management up to and including Division Directors and VPs. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience managing Manufacturing related work and supporting technology solutions. **MISC:** + This is an **onsite role** located in Lake Forrest, IL. This is **not** a remote role/opportunity. The base pay for this position is $147,300.00 – $294,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com