Sr. Manager, Data & Analytics Delivery

Thornton Tomasetti; Selangor; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Sr. Manager, Data & Analytics Delivery to lead a Malaysia and India-based team supporting Data Engineering, BI, Data Platforms, AI, and Advanced Analytics.

The role involves delivering high-quality analytics solutions, partnering with global teams, and driving talent development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment in APAC time zones.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years in Data Engineering, Analytics, Information Management, BI, or related areas.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Experience with global delivery and distributed teams.
• Experience building offshore or capability-center teams is desirable.
• Proven track record leading large-scale data/analytics projects.
• Technical knowledge across Data Engineering, Data Platforms, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, BI & AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead Malaysia- and India-based Data & Analytics delivery organization.
• Drive projects in Data Engineering, Reporting, Advanced Analytics, AI, and Data Platform initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery meeting business objectives.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to prioritize work and manage capacity.
• Establish and monitor delivery KPIs and continuous improvement programs.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain technical professionals.
• Foster inclusive, collaborative, high-accountability culture.
• Support scaling aligned with business growth.
• Promote best practices and governance in data solutions.
• Partner with IT/business to deliver value-driven analytics.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Platforms

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

Business Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI

Advanced Analytics

ETL & Data Integration

Cloud Technologies

Power BI

Leadership Competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

Power BI

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Summary Abbott is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sr. Manager, Data & Analytics Delivery to lead and grow a Malaysia and India based team supporting global Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, and Advanced Analytics initiatives. This leader will serve as the primary people and delivery manager for resources operating within Malaysia and APAC time zones, partnering closely with leaders across the Global Information Management and Intelligent Automation Solutions and Advanced Analytics. The role will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving execution excellence, developing talent, and ensuring successful delivery of critical data and analytics solutions that support business priorities across Abbott. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with a solid technical understanding of modern data platforms, analytics, AI, and business intelligence solutions and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership

• Lead day-to-day operations of a Malaysia and India based Data & Analytics delivery organization.
• Drive successful execution of projects supporting Data Engineering, Reporting, Advanced Analytics, AI, and Data Platform initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of solutions while meeting established business objectives and service commitments.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to prioritize work, manage capacity, and optimize resource utilization.
• Establish and monitor operational metrics, delivery KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technical professionals.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and career development support for team members.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-accountability culture.
• Manage employee performance, succession planning, and workforce development activities.
• Support scaling of the organization in alignment with business growth and strategic priorities.

Data Engineering & Platform Enablement

• Lead teams supporting enterprise data engineering and data platform initiatives.
• Support development and maintenance of modern cloud-based data solutions.
• Partner with global technology teams to implement best practices, standards, and governance processes.
• Drive adoption of scalable and reusable development frameworks.
• Support modernization efforts involving Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, and related technologies.

Analytics & AI Solutions

• Partner with Advanced Analytics leaders to support delivery of predictive analytics, machine learning, AI, and Generative AI initiatives.
• Enable development of scalable analytics solutions that improve business decision-making and operational performance.
• Support responsible AI practices, governance processes, and model lifecycle management.
• Promote innovation and continuous learning across analytics and AI disciplines.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT partners to understand priorities and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Serve as a trusted delivery partner across Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, and Corporate functions.
• Support cross-functional initiatives requiring coordination across multiple global teams.
• Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Operational Excellence

• Establish effective delivery processes, resource planning practices, and team operating models.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships when appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational maturity across the delivery organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics, Information Management, Business Intelligence, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Experience supporting global delivery organizations and distributed teams.
• Experience building and leading offshore or capability-center teams is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale data and analytics projects.
• Technical Knowledge Experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Engineering Data Platforms Databricks Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Services Business Intelligence & Reporting Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI Advanced Analytics ETL & Data Integration Cloud Technologies Power BI Leadership Competencies
• Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across global organizations.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Passion for innovation, talent development, and continuous improvement.

Success in This Role Within three years

• Data Engineering Services
• Analytics Development
• AI & Generative AI Solutions
• Data Platform Support
• Business Intelligence & Reporting
• Shared Global Delivery Capabilities

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: IT Operations

DIVISION: BTS Business Technology Services

LOCATION: Malaysia > Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.