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.

Working at Abbott

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

We are seeking a Senior SAP Program Leader to oversee the delivery of large-scale ERP initiatives and lead the SAP Program Management Office (PMO). This role is accountable for the successful execution of the SAP delivery portfolio, including roadmap development, demand governance, vendor engagement, and financial planning. The ideal candidate brings deep SAP delivery experience, strategic leadership, and the ability to manage both people and budgets at scale.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Delivery & Governance

Own and evolve the SAP delivery roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and business value

Lead the SAP PMO function, establishing governance frameworks, delivery standards, and capacity planning models

Manage and mentor a team of internal and external SAP project managers

Collaborate with IT and business executives to shape long-term SAP strategy, including S/4HANA migration readiness

Evaluate and prioritize SAP demand, ensuring alignment with capacity and strategic goals

Lead vendor selection, performance management, and delivery oversight for SAP-related initiatives

Financial & Operational Oversight

Manage financial planning for SAP programs and internal departmental budgets

Oversee purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation with suppliers and service providers

Monitor and optimize SAP license usage and spend

Ensure accurate forecasting, budget tracking, and reporting across the SAP portfolio

Partner with finance and procurement teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies and cost controls

Delivery Excellence

Establish and enforce delivery standards, methodologies, and KPIs across all SAP initiatives

Drive continuous improvement through post-implementation reviews, lessons learned, and process optimization

Ensure consistent stakeholder engagement and satisfaction through structured communication and feedback loops

Promote quality assurance practices and risk mitigation strategies across the SAP delivery lifecycle

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence within the SAP delivery organization

Required Education and Experience: 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Business, Computer Science, or related field)

Experience:

12+ years of experience in SAP delivery, ERP transformation, or enterprise IT leadership roles

Proven track record overseeing global SAP programs, including S/4HANA migrations

Experience managing cross-functional teams, including internal staff and external partners

Strong background in vendor management, budgeting, and strategic planning

Demonstrated ability to manage financials, including departmental budgets, POs, and licensing costs

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across business and IT

Preferred skills:

Experience leading SAP S/4HANA upgrade or greenfield implementations

Familiarity with SAP demand intake and portfolio governance processes

Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar delivery portfolios

Excellent communication and executive reporting skills

Travel:

10-15%

MISC:

This is an onsite role located in IL location. This is NOT a remote role/opportunity.

Apply Now

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.

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The base pay for this position is $127,300.00 – $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.