Business Relationship Manager

Abbott • Lake Forest, CA

7d • $113,300 - $226,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Business Relationship Manager for Core Diagnostics IT Supply Chain. The role ensures the system portfolio supports organizational strategy through consistent and predictable delivery of programs, projects, and applications for the Supply Chain site. The BRM works directly with business clients to understand processes, translate needs into IT opportunities, and collaborate on investment roadmaps and Supply Chain strategies aligned with the broader business strategy. This is an onsite role based in Illinois and is not remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of IT experience within a large global healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing organization.
• Proven Business Relationship Management experience supporting Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations functions.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Execution Systems and experience with one or more of ERP, MES, manufacturing systems, production planning, scheduling, or SCM technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior business leaders, including Directors and VPs.
• Experience managing vendors and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and project delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of business processes, strategy, and global perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting manufacturing or supply chain sites in highly regulated industries.
• Agile delivery experience.
• Cloud technology experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand business strategy, clarify needs, and communicate IT updates consistently.
• Translate business needs into user and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with BTS Delivery and external vendors to deliver IT solutions within budget, timelines, and service-level expectations.
• Review IT Statements of Work to ensure they clearly articulate business needs and raise concerns when estimates do not align with required work.
• Support cross-divisional business initiatives and identify IT synergies and efficiencies.
• Champion change and innovation, fostering creativity, new ideas, continuous improvement, and transformative solutions.
• Manage IT budgets, project capital and RCE expenditures, and ROI; identify cost-reduction and cost-avoidance opportunities.
• Manage a project portfolio, including projects ranging from $1MM to $10MM.
• Lead people-related responsibilities and capacity planning.
• Establish staffing and resource plans, determine appropriate sourcing mixes, support organizational effectiveness, and manage vendors.
• Manage issues, risks, and decisions within effective timeframes and toward effective outcomes.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships across Abbott IT and with external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, providing an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior