Overview
Operational Excellence Manager for Energy Industries at ABB. This role leads the Operations Excellence function at the global level, reporting into the Global Division Chief Financial Officer, and drives global strategy across the value chain toward operational excellence, continuous improvement, and best practice sharing. It emphasizes collaboration with Regional HUBs, Global Operations Centers (OPCs), and Local Businesses to create sustainable value and performance improvements while managing a global team of functional experts and OPC resources.
Responsibilities
- Defining, aligning, and driving the global Operations Excellence strategy in line with business priorities.
- Championing a culture of continuous improvement, benchmarking, and knowledge sharing across Regional HUBs, Global OPCs, and Local Businesses.
- Steering the global framework for quality, engineering excellence, supply chain efficiency, and strategic application / tool management.
- Supporting Senior Division and Function Leads with operational insights, data-driven benchmarking, and continuous improvement programs.
Qualifications
Proven track record in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and business transformation, ideally within the industrial automation, energy, or process industries sector.10+ years of experience in global operations, supply chain, engineering, or related leadership roles, with strong exposure to cross-regional collaboration.Advanced skills in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent), including the ability to deploy tools and monitor progress across complex organizations.Knowledge of quality management, engineering processes, and supply chain optimization, with demonstrated success in driving measurable improvements.Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement at senior business / division level, with excellent communication and influencing abilities across diverse cultures and geographies.Fluent in English; additional language(s) a plus.Passionate about building diverse teams and driving a culture of innovation and accountability.More about us
ABB Energy Industries is driving the transformation of industrial operations worldwide by delivering automation, electrification, and digital solutions that make operations safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The Global Operational Excellence Manager role is central to strengthening our execution capabilities and fostering continuous improvement across Regional HUBs, Global OPCs, and Local Businesses.
Details
Seniority level : DirectorEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Management and ManufacturingIndustries : Automation Machinery ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at ABB. Get notified about new Operational Excellence Manager jobs in Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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