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 114,000 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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• 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

Abbott is seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in MDG Material Master and will oversee all MDG operations to ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the SAP MDG system, ensuring a stable, reliable, and compliant environment.  Monitor and improve incident management and Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for MDG Material Master.

• Collaborate with data governance team to ensure data quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of MDG operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including projects with corporate ERP CoE, supply chain, shared services, and business units to ensure alignment and integration of MDG processes.

• Generate and analyze reports on MDG performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field is required, master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

10 years’ experience in SAP or Master Data, with 5 years’ experience in SAP MDG.  

MDG on Material Master is strongly preferred.

Previous experience in a managerial role is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in SAP MDG, SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANA . Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices.

Analytical Skills:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.

Communication Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Leadership Skills:

Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team towards achieving goals. Manage offshore team including IT partner’s team members.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

$109,300.00 – $218,700.00

In 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 > Waukegan : J46

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % 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.pdf

     

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