Director, Engineering Operations

Job ID: 31148798Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - California - AlamedaJob Type: Full timeCategory: Research & DevelopmentIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-08-05Abbott 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.The OpportunityAt Lingo, we’re building a groundbreaking health platform that combines continuous biosensor data, real-time analytics, and personalized insights to help people live fuller, longer, and healthier lives. Our systems ingest millions of sensor readings daily, powering experiences for consumers and partners worldwide, with the reliability and scalability of cloud-native, enterprise-grade platforms.We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Engineering Operations to translate executive vision into measurable outcomes, drive cohesion across business and technology stakeholders, and build the organizational capabilities Lingo needs to lead in digital health. This role drives disciplined governance, performance visibility, and effective change enablement.What You’ll Work OnServe as the principal strategic advisor to the Engineering leadership team, translating long-range business objectives into a prioritized, actionable technology strategyDrive preparation of executive committee presentations, synthesizing complex technology and organizational narratives into compelling, concise communicationsBuild, lead, and scale an Engineering Operations team, including Technical Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and Support EngineersLead organizational effectiveness initiatives across the Technology function, including operating model design, capability assessments, and leadership team healthIdentify structural and cultural barriers to organizational velocity and design sustainable interventions to resolve themOwn and continually improve onboarding and offboarding processes for the Engineering organizationLead the Technology organization’s engagement with key external partners, including strategic vendors, platform providers, and ecosystem collaborators, representing Lingo’s technology vision and interestsChampion continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Agile, and hybrid models) to optimize end-to-end value streamsStandardize tools, processes, and operational practices across teams to improve alignment and execution consistencyPartner with Program Management on resource allocation, portfolio planning, and capacity forecasting across initiativesDefine, manage, and report on OKRs, KPIs, and operational metrics, present progress and insights to senior stakeholdersEnsure Technology investments and operations maintain ongoing alignment with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO standards, in close partnership with Legal and ComplianceSupport release cadence, delivery readiness, and global deployment coordination with Engineering and Product teamsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.15+ years of progressive experience in technology strategy, management consulting, or senior technology leadership roles within complex, matrixed organizationsDemonstrated success operating as a trusted executive advisor, influencing and aligning senior stakeholders across technology, product, commercial, and finance functionsDeep expertise in organizational design, operating model transformation, and building high-performing teams at scaleProven ability to develop and execute multi-year technology strategies in regulated, fast-paced environmentsExceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to structure complex narratives for C-suite and board audiencesStrong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale technology portfolios, including investment prioritization and ROI frameworksA track record of building and maturing governance frameworks, strategic planning processes, and performance management systems across technology organizationsPreferred QualificationsBackground in digital health, consumer health technology, or other highly regulated industries (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FDA oversight)Experience in high-growth scale-up or venture-backed environments, with exposure to rapid organizational scalingExperience with IEC 62304–based development processesStrong experience defining OKRs, KPIs, and capacity planning for high-throughput, high-availability platformsThe base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillssamdisosoftware deliverysoftware engineeringproject managementglobal deliverysupport engineersoperationssoftware operationshippaleanmatrixiec 62304systemgdpragileproduct operationssafemodel design