Manager Data Analytics

Thornton Tomasetti; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits (FreeU)

Career development

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Manager of Data Analytics in Alameda, CA to lead a diverse team of data professionals and drive AI‑powered analytics across the organization. You will shape data governance, data warehouses, and data lakes while delivering actionable insights to accelerate decisions and value.

Travel up to 25% may be required. The role emphasizes stakeholder partnership, project leadership, and advancing digital transformation within a global healthcare leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Data Analytics, CS, IS, Statistics, Engineering)
• 4–6 years of experience in AI, data analytics, BI, data science, data engineering, or related field
• Experience in AI‑driven data analysis, data visualization, data modeling, and data management best practices
• Proficiency with analytical methods, statistical techniques, and data analysis tools
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with attention to detail
• Project management experience: planning, prioritization, and delivery of data‑driven initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers
• Oversee daily team operations, resource allocation, and project execution
• Support development and implementation of data analytics strategies and digital transformation initiatives
• Partner with leaders and vendors to identify opportunities and drive data‑driven solutions
• Manage planning and execution of data projects, including milestones and risks
• Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders to support decisions
• Uphold data governance, quality, security, and enterprise data management

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics/Computer Science/Information Systems/Statistics/Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

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 122,000 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.

The Opportunity

This position is an onsite opportunity within the Abbott Diabetes Care Division in Alameda, California.

We are helping people with diabetes lead healthier, happier lives.

As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is committed to delivering innovative products, superior quality, and exceptional support to customers worldwide.

Continuous glucose monitoring is transforming diabetes management, and our Procurement team plays a critical role in enabling innovation, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness across our portfolio.

The Manager, Data Analytics leads a team of data professionals, including Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers, driving the development and execution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics strategies that support business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.

This role oversees critical data projects, fosters cross‑functional and vendor partnerships, and ensures effective management of data warehouses, data lakes, and governance standards.

By leveraging advanced analytical tools and techniques, the Manager transforms complex and diverse data sources into actionable insights, enabling data‑driven decision‑making and delivering measurable business impact.

Up to 25% travel, including domestic and international.

This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead and develop a team of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and related professionals, providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Oversee day‑to‑day team operations, resource allocation, and project execution to ensure timely and effective delivery of analytics solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of data analytics strategies and digital transformation initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders, cross‑functional teams, and external vendors to identify opportunities, drive adoption of data‑driven solutions, and deliver business value.
• Manage the planning and execution of business data projects, including project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Serve as a key analytics partner to stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations that support decision‑making.
• Apply and uphold data governance standards, supporting data quality, integrity, security and effective management of enterprise data assets.
• Leverage AI, analytical tools, automation, statistical methods, and emerging technologies to generate actionable insights and improve business processes.
• Promote best practices, continuous improvement, and ongoing learning within the analytics function and broader organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in AI, data analytics, business intelligence, data science, data engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in AI‑driven data analysis, data visualization, data modeling, and data management best practices.
• Proficiency with analytical methods, statistical techniques, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of data architectures, data flows, data governance, and emerging data technologies and capabilities.
• Experience translating complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Proven project management experience, including planning, prioritization, and successful delivery of data‑driven initiatives.
• Relevant certifications in analytics, data management, cloud technologies, or project management are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Details

JOB FAMILY: Project Management

DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION: United States > Alameda : 2901 Harbor Bay Parkway

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Abbott

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.