Legal/OEC AI Technology Manager

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (HIP PPO)

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

High employer contribution retirement

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Legal/OEC AI Technology Manager to lead the deployment and optimization of generative AI across Abbott's Legal and OEC functions at Abbott Park, Illinois.

You will manage a small team, coordinate AI solutions, build workflows, train users, and measure adoption and ROI while aligning with privacy, cybersecurity, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Information Systems, CS, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in legal operations, legal technology, digital transformation, or related discipline.
• Experience implementing or supporting enterprise technology solutions, including AI, workflow automation, knowledge management.
• Experience leading technology implementation, adoption, training, and business process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Experience in corporate legal or regulated industry (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead AI roadmap execution with stakeholders and BTS to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate evaluation, selection, and onboarding of AI solutions with cross-functional reviews.
• Administer and support AI platforms, including access, configuration, integrations, testing, and maintenance.
• Build, test, and maintain AI agents, prompts, and automated workflows.
• Drive adoption through training, communications, user support, and best practices.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to support leadership decisions and ROI.
• Assess processes to identify AI opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with Legal and OEC to improve knowledge management.
• Monitor industry trends and vendor roadmaps.
• Lead and develop the AI operations team.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS

Generative AI

APIs & Integrations

IAM / SSO

Governance & Compliance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

AI platforms

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Location

This position is based at Abbott’s headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois (Lake County).

Job Description

The Legal/OEC AI Technology Manager is responsible for the implementation, administration, and support of generative AI and related technologies across Abbott Legal and OEC. Working with end users, Legal and OEC stakeholders, Business Technology Services (BTS), and technology providers, the role ensures solutions are successfully deployed, supported, and optimized throughout their lifecycle.

The position manages day-to-day AI technology operations, including platform administration, user support, integrations, agent and workflow development, testing, training, documentation, and adoption. The manager leads a small support team and partners with business and technical stakeholders to move approved capabilities into production and deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Legal and OEC AI roadmap by partnering with stakeholders and BTS to define requirements, deploy approved solutions, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Coordinate the evaluation, selection, and onboarding of AI solutions, including managing required documentation and cross-functional reviews with privacy, cybersecurity, information governance, and other key stakeholders.
• Administer and support Legal and OEC AI platforms, including access, configuration, integrations, permissions, testing, maintenance, issue resolution, vendor coordination, and user resources.
• Build, test, document, and maintain AI agents, assistants, prompts, and automated workflows for approved Legal and OEC processes.
• Drive adoption through training, communications, user support, and AI best practices. Monitor utilization, adoption, and value realization, and provide leadership updates.
• Establish and maintain reporting on AI adoption, utilization, business outcomes, and return on investment. Develop dashboards and metrics to support leadership decision-making and prioritization.
• Assess Legal and OEC business processes to identify AI opportunities and advise on implementation considerations and risks.
• Partner with Legal and OEC teams to improve knowledge management, document organization, and content readiness to maximize AI effectiveness and business value.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor roadmaps to identify opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead and develop the team supporting Legal and OEC AI operations.

Key Skills

• Experience administering and supporting enterprise SaaS, licensed data services, AI, or legal technology platforms.
• Practical experience with generative AI technologies, large language models, agent and assistant configuration, prompt design, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Ability to analyze business processes, identify automation opportunities, and redesign workflows to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Understanding of system integration concepts, including APIs, data connectivity, and emerging interoperability standards.
• Familiarity with identity, authentication, and access management concepts, including SSO.
• Experience supporting technology governance, risk management, compliance reviews, or enterprise approval processes.
• Strong execution, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical guidance for business audiences.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in legal operations, legal technology, digital transformation, technical support, program management, or related discipline.
• Experience implementing, configuring, integrating, or supporting enterprise technology solutions, including AI, workflow automation, knowledge management, or related technologies.
• Experience leading technology implementation, adoption, training, and business process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment.

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience working in a corporate legal department, law firm, or regulated industry environment.
• Experience supporting legal AI and legal technology platforms, including matter management, eBilling, contract lifecycle management, knowledge management, document management, or legal research solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, AI agents, workflow automation tools, or comparable enterprise AI platforms.
• People leadership experience, including managing and developing direct reports.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.