About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s health. We\xe2\x80\x99re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. 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 will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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\xe2\x80\x99re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We\xe2\x80\x99re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. The delivery of innovative mobile app and cloud software products is one example for how we are revolutionizing the way in which our customers manage their health. In this position you will play a key role in supporting our efforts to develop these software products and bridging the gap between our internal staffing needs and the expertise offered by external suppliers. You will work closely with internal managers and directors to identify skill and resource gaps within our software development teams, and then develop and implement strategies to acquire the necessary talent through external partnerships. What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

• Partner with internal engineering and product management teams to understand their current and future software development needs, including specific skillsets and resource requirements.
• Analyze project timelines and resource availability to identify potential staffing gaps that can be filled by external suppliers.
• Research and identify qualified suppliers specializing in medical device software development, with a focus on finding partners who align with our company culture and values.
• In conjunction with Procurement and Purchasing negotiate and finalize contracts with chosen suppliers, ensuring alignment with budget constraints and project goals.
• Develop an onboarding playbook for supplier staff and ensure supplier staff are appropriately onboarded, trained and re-trained as necessary.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive performance management system for partnered suppliers, including regular reviews, performance assessments, and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon timelines, budgets, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and address any potential performance issues promptly and effectively, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop corrective action plans.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key supplier contacts, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Generate reports and provide data analysis to internal stakeholders, keeping them informed on the effectiveness supplier partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or an equivalent combination of education AND work experience.
• Minimum 3-year project management experience.
• Minimum 2-year software development experience.
• Understanding of software development life cycles
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple, diverse workstreams simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

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. #software