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IT Manager
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Posted:
19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
IT Manager
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were 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.
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 is a role based in Bogotá Colombia.
The IT Manager (Colombia Hub) leads day-to-day IT service delivery for a multi-skilled team of approximately 25 resources supporting Abbotts Medical Devices business. Team members report to functional people managers; this role provides hub-level direction through matrix leadership including prioritization standards and performance governance to ensure reliable secure and compliant services. The manager partners with MDIT and site/business stakeholders to manage demand and capacity drive continuous improvement and develop talent across the hub in alignment with Abbott standards and regulatory requirements.
What Youll Do
- Serve as the primary hub interface for MDIT and site/business leaders; translate demand into prioritized work; communicate performance risks and roadblocks; manage vendor/partner interactions as needed; ensure alignment to Abbott standards security and compliance controls
- Own workforce planning for 25 resources; align skill sets to demand; manage schedules coverage and throughput; balance priorities across run/support work and improvement initiatives; coordinate with global and regional teams for capacity and escalation support.
- Set clear expectations and goals; provide coaching feedback and corrective action as needed; manage performance and succession planning; ensure consistent onboarding and role readiness across the team.
- Partner with HR and MDIT leaders to define roles interview and hire talent; build internal pipelines; manage retention risks through career paths recognition and engagement actions; ensure competitive and compliant staffing practices
- Create an inclusive high-performing culture; drive training plans and cross-skilling across technical disciplines; conduct regular 1:1s and team communications; improve engagement through feedback loops and action planning
Required Qualifications
- Professional university degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or a related field from a recognized institution.
- 10 years in IT operations service delivery and/or technology support in a complex enterprise environment.
- 710 years leading multi-skilled teams including coaching performance management and workforce planning.
- Experience in regulated quality-driven environments preferred (e.g. medical devices pharma) with working knowledge of IT service management (ITIL) and security/compliance controls.
- Fluent English (Spanish preferred); strong people leadership and change-management skills; demonstrated ability to recruit develop and retain talent; and effective stakeholder management in a matrixed global organization. ITIL Foundation (or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience with incident problem and change management capacity planning and vendor/partner management required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in regulated quality-driven environments preferred (e.g. medical devices pharma).
ITIL Foundation (or equivalent) preferred.
ITIL Foundation (or equivalent) preferred.
Apply now
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The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
IT Services & Solutions Delivery
DIVISION:
BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:
Colombia > Bogota : Building II
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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