Strategic IT Relationship Director (Corporate Functions)

Abbott Laboratories; Leinster; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Ireland seeks an IT Business Relationship Director – Corporate Functions to lead technology strategy and governance for Corporate Functions. You will translate business priorities into practical roadmaps and drive measurable value across finance, HR, legality, and compliance.

The role requires senior stakeholder influence, global and regional delivery coordination, and a track record in enterprise platforms and process automation.

Qualifications

• Senior IT leader with experience in relationship management and transformation.
• Experience with Finance, Controlling, S&OP, HR, Ethics & Compliance.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate tech value in business terms.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain three-to-five-year IT roadmaps aligned with strategy.
• Lead demand shaping, portfolio alignment, and governance forums.
• Develop business cases, track benefits, and ensure cost transparency.
• Partner with IT delivery, PMO, operations, vendors, and teams to deliver.
• Ensure solutions meet security, risk, and architecture standards.

Skills

IT leadership

Business relationship mgmt

Digital transformation

Enterprise applications

ERP / SAP

Analytics / forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Vendor management

English communication

Tools

SAP ECC/S4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Ireland seeks an IT Business Relationship Director – Corporate Functions to lead technology strategy and governance for Corporate Functions. You will translate business priorities into practical roadmaps and drive measurable value across finance, HR, legality, and compliance.

The role requires senior stakeholder influence, global and regional delivery coordination, and a track record in enterprise platforms and process automation.