Business Relationship Manager

Abbott Nutrition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Business Relationship Manager for Core Diagnostics IT Supply Chain, based onsite in Illinois. You will translate business needs into IT opportunities, develop investment roadmaps, and partner with leadership to align IT initiatives with global supply chain strategy.

Responsibilities include managing budgets and cross-functional teams, defining requirements, and driving vendor delivery. The role requires 8+ years in IT within healthcare/manufacturing and strong SDLC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of IT experience within a large global Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing organization.
• Experience supporting Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations functions as BRM.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and leading digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Influences and partners with business to understand strategy and IT needs.
• Collaborate with BTS Delivery and external vendors to deliver IT solutions on budget and timeline.
• Manage budgets, ROI, and staffing plans for IT projects.
• Establish relationships across Abbott IT and external suppliers to ensure compliance.

Skills

BRM

Supply Chain

Manufacturing

Operations

Digital transformation

Vendor management

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Production Planning software

Job description

## Business Relationship ManagerApply: United States - Illinois - Chicago: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.: Full time: Posted Today: 31163499Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****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**This position is responsible for **Business Relationship Management** for Core Diagnostics IT Supply Chain. This role ensures the system portfolio enhances the organizational strategy through successful, consistent, and predictable delivery of programs, projects and applications for our Supply Chain site in Dallas, TX. The BRM works directly with business clients to understand business processes and translate needs into IT opportunities. **The BRM works in collaboration with the business in the development of investment roadmap, Supply Chain strategies that align and integrate with the overall business strategy.****Core Job Responsibilities*** Influences and partners with business to understand business strategy. Interacts on a regular basis with business leadership to ensure needs are understood and IT updates are communicated on a consistent basis.* Ability to turn business needs into user and functional requirements.* Collaborate with BTS Delivery and external vendors in the delivery of IT solutions per budget, timeline and service levels.* Reviews IT Statements of Work to ensure they clearly articulate business need and elevate concern if estimates don’t align with the work effort required to deliver the solution.* Supports cross divisional business initiatives and explores IT synergies and efficiencies.* Champions change and drives innovation by fostering creativity, encouraging new ideas, and inspiring others to embrace continuous improvement and transformative solutions.* Excellent understanding of the business processes, strategy and global perspective.* Manages IT budgets, project capital/RCE expenditures and ROI. Continually looks for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.* Successfully managed project portfolio with projects ranging from $1MM-$10MM.* Responsible for all aspects of people leadership and capacity planning.* Establishes staffing/resource plans determining appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities. Responsible for overall organizational effectiveness and vendor management.* Manage issues, risks and decision making within effective time-frame and outcome.* Excellent understanding of the business processes, strategy and global perspective.* Establishes and maintains productive relationships across all levels within the Abbott IT organization and external suppliers.* Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.**Minimum Qualifications & Education**· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.· 8+ years of IT experience within a large global Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing organization.· Proven **Business Relationship Management (BRM)** experience supporting **Supply Chain,** **Manufacturing**, or Operations functions.· Experience developing **technology roadmaps** and leading **digital transformation initiatives.**· Strong understanding of Supply Chain Execution Systems, with experience in one or more of the following areas: ERP, MES, Manufacturing Systems, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Supply Chain Management (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.**Preferred Qualifications*** 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.**Misc:** This is an onsite role based in IL. 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.****The base pay for this position is**$113,300.00 – $226,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**IT Business Relationship Management## **DIVISION:**BTS Business Technology Services## **LOCATION:**United States > Lake Forest : CP01## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Yes, 15 % of the Time## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Not Applicable## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf