Strategic IT & Digital Portfolio Lead

Abbott Laboratories

Kilkenny

Hybrid

EUR 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance
Excellent pension scheme
Life assurance
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Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny is seeking an IT Business Relationship Manager to lead the IT and Digital portfolio for a key business unit. You will align technology investments with strategic priorities, drive digital transformation, and deliver technology programmes that improve operational efficiency.

You will work with business leaders to leverage Digital Manufacturing, MES, IIoT, analytics/AI, Automation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and ERP modernization, ensuring compliant, high-quality solutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field is required or equivalent experience.
  • Certifications in project management, digital transformation, cloud technologies, or ITSM are advantageous.
  • 10–15 years IT/Digital/Business Technology experience in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

  • Act as strategic IT and Digital partner for the business unit.
  • Develop and manage a portfolio of IT/digital programmes delivering measurable value.
  • Identify opportunities across MES, IIoT, analytics, AI, automation, cloud, cybersecurity, and ERP to drive growth.
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders; advise on technology strategies and trends.
  • Lead governance, budgeting, and prioritisation of technology demands; manage cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication
Stakeholder management
Strategic thinking
Problem solving
Leadership
Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Business / Engineering
Industry certifications in PM, digital transformation, cloud, ITSM

Tools

MES
IIoT
ERP systems
SAP S/4HANA
LIMS
Cloud platforms
Cybersecurity
Data platforms

Job description

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny is seeking an IT Business Relationship Manager to lead the IT and Digital portfolio for a key business unit. You will align technology investments with strategic priorities, drive digital transformation, and deliver technology programmes that improve operational efficiency.

You will work with business leaders to leverage Digital Manufacturing, MES, IIoT, analytics/AI, Automation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and ERP modernization, ensuring compliant, high-quality solutions

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