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.
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 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
We are seeking a Senior SAP Program Leader to oversee the delivery of large-scale ERP initiatives and lead the SAP Program Management Office (PMO). This role is accountable for the successful execution of the SAP delivery portfolio, including roadmap development, demand governance, vendor engagement, and financial planning. The ideal candidate brings deep SAP delivery experience, strategic leadership, and the ability to manage both people and budgets at scale.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Delivery & Governance
Own and evolve the SAP delivery roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and business value
Lead the SAP PMO function, establishing governance frameworks, delivery standards, and capacity planning models
Manage and mentor a team of internal and external SAP project managers
Collaborate with IT and business executives to shape long-term SAP strategy, including S/4HANA migration readiness
Evaluate and prioritize SAP demand, ensuring alignment with capacity and strategic goals
Lead vendor selection, performance management, and delivery oversight for SAP-related initiatives
Financial & Operational Oversight
Manage financial planning for SAP programs and internal departmental budgets
Oversee purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation with suppliers and service providers
Monitor and optimize SAP license usage and spend
Ensure accurate forecasting, budget tracking, and reporting across the SAP portfolio
Partner with finance and procurement teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies and cost controls
Delivery Excellence
Establish and enforce delivery standards, methodologies, and KPIs across all SAP initiatives
Drive continuous improvement through post-implementation reviews, lessons learned, and process optimization
Ensure consistent stakeholder engagement and satisfaction through structured communication and feedback loops
Promote quality assurance practices and risk mitigation strategies across the SAP delivery lifecycle
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence within the SAP delivery organization
Required Education and Experience:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Business, Computer Science, or related field)
Experience:
12+ years of experience in SAP delivery, ERP transformation, or enterprise IT leadership roles
Proven track record overseeing global SAP programs, including S/4HANA migrations
Experience managing cross-functional teams, including internal staff and external partners
Strong background in vendor management, budgeting, and strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to manage financials, including departmental budgets, POs, and licensing costs
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across business and IT
Preferred skills:
Experience leading SAP S/4HANA upgrade or greenfield implementations
Familiarity with SAP demand intake and portfolio governance processes
Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar delivery portfolios
Excellent communication and executive reporting skills
Travel:
10-15%
MISC:
This is an onsite role located in IL location. This is NOT a remote role/opportunity.
Apply Now
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
$127,300.00 – $254,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:IT Services & Solutions Delivery
DIVISION:BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:United States > Lake Forest : J55
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 15 % 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
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What We Do
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
