IT Business Analyst

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.The Business Systems Analyst will be working directly with the International Operations Organization (including Regional/Country Heads, Plan/Build/Run, Business Relationship Manager, PMO, Finance, IT Leadership). WHAT YOU---LL DO

• Manage, develop, and maintain operational reporting for the International Operations team.-- Support the usage and analysis of these reports and how it aligns with performance metrics and goals.
• Coordinate and follow-up of on key initiatives, activities, deliverables within international teams at Manager and Director levels.
• Coach, train, and mentor International teams on global process such as Portfolio and Demand Management, Resource and Capacity Management and Finance Management. Core Job ResponsibilitiesThe core job responsibilities are as follows:
  • Review, monitor and confirm Power BI Dataflow runs daily
  • Ensure Power BI Data refresh runs daily/weekly
  • Update report metrics based on operation feedback and efficiency
  • Review integrations between Power BI and ensuring SharePoint is being uploaded correctly
  • Review and monitor --SharePoint workflows
  • Manage country and regional reporting and follow-up on late entries
  • Coach/Mentor on how to analyze report with outcomes and actions
  • Monitor new hire reporting and metrics and follow-up on late entries
  • Manage Application Inventory (HOPEX) change requests
  • Communicate and train effectively on new PMO Process (including Demand Management & Resource Capacity Planning)
  • Stays current with industry advancements and direction of reporting and Microsoft Tools
  • Analytical thinking, to leveraging knowledge of data to provide outcomes
  • Communicates effectively, both formally and informally
  • Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives.
    • Assure compliance with Abbott policies related to Solution Life Cycle (SLC) and System Quality Assurance (SQA) standards and SOX compliance EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU---LL BRINGRequired
      • Bachelors Degree in IT and/or complimentary business degree or equivalent experience
      • 1+ years of experience in IT, preferably in the health care industry
      • Experience in Power BI / Power Automate
      • Advanced reporting in Microsoft Tools
      • Proficient in SharePoint workflows and administration
      • Process analysis / Analytical Thinking
      • Process Redesign / Improvements
      • Financial Knowledge in Reporting / Consolidation / Plan / Actuals
      • Ability to work directly with Senior Management
      • Problem determination (experience in root cause analysis) and problem resolution skills
      • Exposure to project management--
      • Strong collaboration and partnering skills
      • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy to understand business terms to senior leaders
      • Demonstrated ability to assess stakeholder needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action Preferred
        • Lean Six Sigma knowledge desirable
        • International / Diverse cultural experience is a plus WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
          • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
          • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
          • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
          • Paid time off
          • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
          • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:-- www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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.

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