Senior Director, Retirement Strategy & Programs

Abbott; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 149.000 - 299.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition assistance

401(k) company match

Health care and well-being programs

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a Director of Retirement Plans to shape strategy and governance for U.S. and Puerto Rico retirement programs.

You will lead cross-functional partnerships with Benefits, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and M&A, ensuring financial sustainability and superior participant experience. The role requires 10+ years in retirement/benefits leadership within a large organization, with Fortune 500 experience preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in retirement, benefits, or related fields, including leadership responsibility in a large, complex organization.
• Experience managing retirement programs within a large corporate environment; Fortune 500 experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing retirement programs, external vendors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading retirement plan vendor evaluations, RFPs, implementations, and ongoing governance processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead retirement plan strategy, design, governance, and compliance for U.S. and Puerto Rico retirement programs.
• Monitor legislative, market, and business developments and recommend program enhancements.
• Support audits, actuarial valuations, and retirement plan integration activities related to M&A transactions.
• Lead retirement plan vendor selection processes, including RFPs, contract negotiations, transitions, and implementation activities.
• Oversee administration of defined benefit, defined contribution, and student loan repayment programs.
• Ensure effective plan operations, vendor performance, regulatory compliance, and participant experience.
• Resolve complex administrative, regulatory, and participant matters.
• Manage relationships with external providers, consultants, and key internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary retirement subject matter expert, influencing decisions across functions and leadership levels.
• Direct retirement communications, education, and engagement strategies for employees and retirees.
• Lead and develop the retirement plans team while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Oversee retirement program financial performance, pension funding activities, budgets, and risk management controls.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Financial stewardship

Communication

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree / certification

Descripción del empleo

Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a Director of Retirement Plans to shape strategy and governance for U.S. and Puerto Rico retirement programs.

You will lead cross-functional partnerships with Benefits, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and M&A, ensuring financial sustainability and superior participant experience. The role requires 10+ years in retirement/benefits leadership within a large organization, with Fortune 500 experience preferred.