Global Head of Operations – Motion Drive Products Division

ABB

Global Operations Manager overseeing operations for ABB’s Drive Products division. Leading supply chain, manufacturing excellence, and operational strategy across global locations.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeHelsinki • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

operations strategyend-to-end value chainoperational excellenceprocess standardizationgovernancecompliancecapital investment planningoperational budgetsmanufacturingsupply chain

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationteamworkstrategic mindsetstakeholder engagementdynamic leadershipcommunicationresults-orientedproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

M.Sc. degree

Industry Keywords

global industrial environmenttechnology environmentmergers and acquisitionsdivestment projectsvalue creationsustainable growthdigital technology roadmaplocal unitsstrategic programscustomer-facing operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the global Operations strategy in alignment with Division objectives, ensuring strong collaboration across local units
Lead and continuously optimize the end-to-end value chain, from supplier to customer and from order to delivery
Drive operational excellence and resilience through continuous improvement, process standardization, governance, and compliance across strategic programs and initiatives
Shape and advance the manufacturing and digital technology roadmap for Operations
Lead global footprint strategy and support local units in execution, including mergers, acquisitions (M&A), and divestment projects
Oversee capital investment planning (CapEx) and operational budgets to ensure sustainable growth, resilience, and value creation across the global operations network

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.Sc. degree in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in operations within a global industrial or technology environment
Proven experience across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and customer-facing operations
Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration and delivering results through teamwork
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
Dynamic leadership style with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Fluent written and spoken English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

an annual performance bonus
employee share acquisition program
continuous learning opportunities
wellbeing and family benefits