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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

　　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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 looking for a Senior IT Technical Specialist – Oracle JDE ERP application responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies, working principally with senior management. This is in our Carlsbad, CA or Lake Forest, IL office and the person hired will work on-site in the office.

　　The Senior IT Technical Specialist will act as an expert for the Oracle JDE ERP application for the major systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs.

　　What You'll Work On:

　　Provide Functional and Technical guidance, expertise and support of core Oracle JDE ERP modules.

　　Configuration Management

　　Application Administration

　　SSIS Integration and Support

　　Subsystem Support, such as Create Forms and Customizations

　　Provide support of key interfaces with other corporate systems, such as Procurement and Forecasting.

　　Define technical requirements and support of development teams.

　　Work with Business groups leveraging the Oracle JDE ERP capabilities and functionality.

　　Project success is critical to the continued business success of the corporation.

　　Accountable for successful and timely completion of all tasks/projects under direct and matrix control.

　　Assess near-term needs utilizing structured interview processes, consult with technical subject matter experts and develop alternative technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and priorities.

　　Provide Audit support.

　　Partner with the functional groups within the IT organization to communicate and clarify business needs, contribute to development of long-range system plans, and ensure products and services are aligned with business needs.

　　Ally with other IT functional areas to remain apprised of project status, and inform customer management of progress; conversely, keep the IT group's technology and service managers aware of user issues and potential potholes or resolve conflicts.

　　Serve as techno-functional expert or lead projects/programs to develop, test and implement significant new products, or operational improvements or devise new approaches to problems at the division/business unit.

　　Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures, while providing Manufacturing and Supply Chain (SCM) system support to manufacturing business team to the site. These applications are regulated by GxP and SOX.

　　Report progress on problem resolution to management.

　　Required Qualifications and Education

　　Minimum of 8+ years of overall IT experience

　　Bachelor's degree Required.

　　Experience with gathering user and functional requirements for business applications.

　　Techno-functional expertise in Oracle JDE ERP application.

　　Full Software Development Lifecycle delivery & documentation experience

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience with Software Lifecycle in a regulated industry is desirable

　　Successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast paced, team environment with strong attention to detail and quality results.

　　Outstanding analytical, troubleshooting, written & verbal communication skills are essential; must be independent, driven to deliver and customer service oriented.

　　Embraces change and maintain focus and positive approach in face of uncertainty.

　　Experience with ERP systems or integrations with applications such as Oracle JDE ERP is beneficial.

　　Apply Now

　　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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　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 – $218,500.00. 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.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]