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

Join our team as an Information Technology Leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s technology strategy. In this role, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of IT systems—from planning and development to operations and continuous improvement. This is a high‑impact opportunity to modernize technology capabilities and guide the future of digital efficiency across the company.

What You’ll Work On

Lead the planning, development, and direction of IT systems and infrastructure.
Oversee investigations, feasibility studies, and assessments of new and existing systems.
Guide the selection, installation, and utilization of hardware, software, and related tools.
Stay current on emerging technologies and programming techniques relevant to the organization.
Provide training and support for management on data processing and digital tools.
Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, technical standards, methodologies, and priorities.
Develop, manage, and recommend IT budgets.
Ensure security and integrity of information systems.
Direct maintenance efforts and quality control processes to optimize system performance.
Monitor IT operations and implement improvements to ensure efficiency and reliability.
Manage staffing, development, and performance of IT professionals and supporting staff.
Allocate personnel across IT functions to meet organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in information technology or related fields.
Proven experience managing IT systems, infrastructure, and operations.
Strong knowledge of hardware, software, and data processing techniques.
Experience developing and implementing IT policies and standards.
Background in IT security oversight and risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience leading IT teams in a complex or multi‑site environment.
Demonstrated success driving technology modernization initiatives.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with IT budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.

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 $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.