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 114,000 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** This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that the data and processes that drive the HF divisional planning system are correct and that planners at different locations are able to use the system to plan manufacturing, inventory & distribution to support HF sales targets. The role will also be the lead in SAP projects with in associated supporting systems, including working with IT teams to improve the quality of data, provide training (face to face and documentation) on enhancements, updates and functionality within the planning systems **Responsibilities** + Lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP solutions to meet business requirements. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business needs, translating them into technical specifications. + Provide expert guidance on SAP best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards. + Manage and optimize SAP system performance, including troubleshooting and resolving issues. + Conduct system upgrades, patches, and enhancements to maintain system integrity and performance. + Develop and deliver training programs for end-users and junior team members. + Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement. + Participate in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. + Minimum of 7 years of experience in SAP implementation and support. + In-depth knowledge of SAP modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, PM and QM. + Strong understanding of SAP integration with other enterprise systems. + Proven experience in project management and leading SAP projects. + Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + SAP certification is a plus. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) * 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. The base pay for this position is $83,600.00 – $167,200.00. 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 corpjat@abbott.com