IT Director - AN Manufacturing

Director Of Erp & Manufacturing Programs

Abbott is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of ERP & Manufacturing Programs to lead the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of SAP related initiatives for Abbott Nutrition. This role is responsible for driving transformation, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep SAP and Manufacturing functional, technical and delivery expertise as well as strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs in a global enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the global leader for Abbott Nutrition ERP and Manufacturing program, enabling business and technology transformation.

Oversee the full lifecycle of SAP ERP and Manufacturing programs, including planning, budgeting, execution, and post-implementation support.

Implement the global SAP template to multiple Abbott Nutrition sites.

Partner with business leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Procurement to align SAP initiatives with Abbott Nutrition goals.

Lead a high-performing program cross functional team of program managers, solution architects, and functional analysts.

Serve as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making.

Ensure programs adhere to internal governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Manage relationships with SAP, system integrators, and other third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery and support.

Qualifications

Proven leadership in delivering large-scale SAP ERP solutions across global enterprises.

Deep understanding of cross-functional business processes including commercial, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, legal, procurement, and supply chain.

Strong functional process experience in OTC, PTP, RTR and MFG

Experience implementing SAP S / 4HANA.

Expertise in software delivery methodologies, tools, and governance within complex ERP landscapes.

Strong organizational and change management capabilities, with a track record of driving enterprise transformation.

Accountable for managing program budgets of $20MM, with a projected $100MM total spend over five years for large scale programs.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business, or a related field required.

Advanced degree (MBA or Master's) strongly preferred.

Over 15 years of progressive leadership in Information Technology, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale business transformation programs.

10+ years of experience managing globally distributed teams within complex, multinational enterprises.

10+ years of hands-on leadership in SAP ERP transformation initiatives across large organizations.

Demonstrated success in leading high-performing ERP teams, integrating functional and technical teams across global operations.

Deep expertise in cross-functional business processes including finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.

Extensive experience in integrating SAP platforms with other Manufacturing Execution systems, Warehouse Management System, and other non-SAP systems.

Proven financial stewardship managing portfolios exceeding $20MM annually.

Skilled in vendor and supplier engagement, contract negotiation, and managed services oversight.

Recognized for bringing insight, innovation, and best practices to strategic planning and enterprise discussions.

Expert in program management for complex, global initiatives involving multi-functional and multi-technology integration.

Exceptional executive presence with strong communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.

Adept at translating technical and business concepts across all organizational levels.

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Advanced knowledge of business office operations including financial governance, procurement, and contract management.

Strong organizational agility with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and strategic demands.

The base pay for this position is $168,000.00 - $336,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.