Global Operations Manager, Business Line Analytical

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the Operations function at the global level. Each day, you will set and drive global strategy in all the Operations areas, along with target setting for the entire value chain, including safety, quality, inventory, delivery performances, productivity, and project execution. You will also showcase your expertise by designing the global operational footprint strategy as per product portfolio management requirements and supporting local units in the execution, including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and divestment projects support.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Global Analytical Business Line with the the Process Automation Measurement and Analytics Division in ABB.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Defining, aligning, driving, and continuously improving customer-focused Operations strategy in alignment with global organization strategy.

• Establishing effective sales and operations planning processes for the global organization and achieving the desired outcomes.

• Coordinating project execution and/or quality issues in global customer accounts and following up and supporting the timely and effective resolution, including risk assessment, to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Championing a culture of continuous improvement by deploying a set of continuous improvement competencies and promoting transparency to monitor progress within your area of responsibility.

You will join a multicultural and highly talented team, where you will be able to thrive.

• A university degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) with specialty in operations management or industrial engineering or equivalent market experience.

• More than 10 years of experience in multinational senior global operations management in the industrial measurement market or at least in a high tech/high complexity low to medium volume product manufacturing

• Deep knowledge and practical experience of ERP systems (preferably SAP), Lean 6 sigma quality program, operational excellence tools, processes and best practices..

• Experience in strategic, operational planning and execution, with profit and loss responsibility, of global factories and large project execution.

• Strong intercultural and collaboration skills across all functions of a large multinational organization

• Strong, well-developed verbal communication, influencing, coaching and leadership skills.

Although this role is posted for several preferred locations, we welcome applications from qualified candidates based elsewhere in Europe or North America.