Associate Director, Technology Product Owner - Digital Solutions

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition 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. Abbott’s Digital Solutions organization, part of the Medical Devices group, partners with our Diabetes, Cardiovascular, and Neuromodulation businesses to develop and commercialize digital technologies that expand access to care, optimize medical procedures, and improve chronic disease management. Together with Abbott’s life-changing medical devices, Digital Solutions leverages technologies such as AI and data interoperability to enable people to live life to the fullest. The Opportunity We are seeking an Associate Director, Technology Product Owner (TPO) to join our Digital Solutions team in Santa Clara, CA. In this role, you will align customer/commercial priorities with technical execution, partner with Technical Leads/Architects on architecture and sequencing and work closely with Product Managers and Program Managers to ensure technical product release readiness and quality outcomes. This role is a critical link between technical product strategy and execution—owning product scope, roadmap, risks, and delivery outcomes—while ensuring high standards for quality, security, and compliance in a regulated environment. What You Will Work On Lead end-to-end delivery of technical product initiatives from concept to launch and continuous improvement Translate strategic goals into epics, user stories, and prioritized backlogs Define scope, ownership, and decision-making frameworks across cross-functional teams Drive alignment across Product, R&D and Program Management functions Partner with engineering leaders on trade-offs across speed, quality, compliance, and business value Oversee release readiness, including dependency management, risk mitigation, and launch quality Incorporate quality, compliance, and traceability early in the development lifecycle Establish and track delivery metrics and OKRs to improve performance and customer impact Support platform adoption and shared services in collaboration with platform teams Ensure clear and consistent documentation of technical decisions and outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience) 10 years of experience in medical device development or another highly regulated industry Proven ability to work in matrixed, global environments Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred 8 years of experience in technical product management, product ownership, engineering, or program management Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives Strong Agile execution skills (backlog management, sprint planning, dependency management) Familiarity with enterprise and cross-division operating models Experience with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Athena) and interoperability solutions Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., OAuth, mTLS) and privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) Experience with cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, CI/CD, and modern development practices Background in software engineering or technical leadership Experience working with external partners and global teams Strong stakeholder management, influence, and negotiation skills Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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 $148,700.00 – $297,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: MD Medical Devices LOCATION: United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter