Global Operations Manager, Business Line Analytical

ABB Inc.
United States, Texas, Houston
Oct 23, 2025
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world This Position reports to: Business Manager - E2E 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. Qualifications for the role (Mandatory) 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. ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups: Women Indigenous peoples Members of visible minorities Persons with disabilities ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.