Business Intelligence Architect

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.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 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) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 This position will sit out of our Lake County, IL office. Are you ready to join an exceptionally talented and dynamic team, be inspired daily, and have a blast while doing it?This Architect will focus on Business Intelligence (BI), designing and implementing BI solutions using SAP technologies, primarily SAP ECC and SAP B/4 HANA (BW/4HANA). Must-have skills include:Business requirement gatheringDefining data modelsDesigning data warehouses or data lakesSelecting appropriate SAP BI tools, such as SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics CloudCreating dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions to enable data-driven decision-making.The BI Architect will collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, functional leads, and other IT professionals in Abbott, to ensure that the BI solution(s) align with business objectives, while meeting technical and SLC (Software Lifecycle) standards.The architect will also help frame the models for data governance, security, and deployment methodologies.The BI architect role will guide enterprise solutions in the areas of Supply Chain (Manufacturing, Quality, MRP, Logistics), OTC / Commercial (sales & distribution, AR, contracts & pricing), Finance (FICO, Tax, Treasury), and Procurement (indirect and direct, AP).The BI Architect will frame best practices regarding connectivity with other BI systems like COGNOS and MS PBI.What You Will Work OnLeverage IT and business process knowledge and leadership to work with corporate and divisional business/IT leaders to ensure excellent project delivery.Influence process/IT alignment and all levels including senior leadership.Influence Abbott’s BI solutions in terms of the performance, scalability, sustainability, governance, security, and adoption, leveraging industry & technology best practices in SAP ECC, SAP BW, and SAP BW/4HANA.Collaborate with divisional business/IT leaders with a goal to frame BI solutions that have long-term benefit to Abbott as a company.Experience and Education Required:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a related discipline, or relevant experience; MBA is a plus.10yrs of Overall IT experience7+ years collaborating with a global customer base.Expertise in stakeholder management.Lead architect experience in SAP BW and SAP B4/HANA environments.Strong SAP functional knowledge in Supply Chain, Commercial, Procurement, and Finance.2+ years’ experience in Cloud integration with platforms like AzurePreferred Skills:Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills using MS Suite applications.Collaborative and inclusive mindset.Focus on self-driven learning to accelerate self as well as the organization.SAP BW, SAP B/4 HANA, SAP ECC, and S/4 HANAIT and business process experience in Supply Chain (Manufacturing, Quality, MRP, Logistics), OTC / Commercial (sales & distribution, AR, contracts & pricing), Finance (FICO, Tax, Treasury), and Procurement (indirect and direct, AP).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:  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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job SummaryJob number: 31094940Date posted : 2024-10-30Profession: Information TechnologyEmployment type: Full time