
Global Operations Manager - ABB Oy - Remote - Global
Operations Manager
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Job Description
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Head of Supply Chain and Operations. In this role, you will lead Global Operations for the Motors and Generators business line within the Motion High Power Division, setting the long-term direction for a global operations network. You will define and guide the operations strategy, align all operational areas, and improve value chain performance across safety, quality, inventory, delivery, productivity, and project execution. You will also help shape the global operational footprint in line with business and product portfolio priorities, while supporting local execution of key initiatives, including CAPEX investments, mergers and acquisitions, and divestments. The work model for the role is: Hybrid / flexible location across our factory footprint, Finland, Estonia, China, India. You will report to the Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Operations for Motors and Generators and work closely with key stakeholders, including Regional Business Line Heads and Regional Operations Managers. You will be mainly accountable for: Global Operations leadership, Strategy and performance management, Operational excellence, Continuous improvement and Project Execution, Global footprint and investments. Qualifications for the role include: Senior operations professional with minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience, Master’s degree in a relevant field, Experience leading teams across multiple regions, Proven track record in leading large-scale operations in manufacturing industry, Strong experience in operational performance management and transformation initiatives, Experience in factory ramp-ups, production ramp-ups and post-acquisition operational integration, Fluency in written and spoken English, Strong communication, intercultural and leadership skills, Ability to influence, align, and drive execution across regions and functions, Lean / Six Sigma expertise is preferred and considered an advantage. What's in it for you? A global leadership role with real impact on strategy and performance, Opportunity to drive operational excellence in a global environment, Collaboration with senior leadership and global teams, A culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. You will join a dynamic and high-performing Global Supply Chain and Operations Team, where you will have the opportunity to grow, make an impact in a collaborative international environment.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 129 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 72 |
| Remote - Global | 18 |
| Krakow, Poland | 11 |
| Shanghai, China | 11 |
| Fornebu, Norway | 10 |
| Pirkkala, Finland | 8 |
| Bergamo, Italy | 7 |
| Sesto San Giovanni, Italy | 6 |
| Bangalore, India | 6 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 5 |
| Sweden | 5 |
| Västerås, Sweden | 5 |
| Aleksandrow Lodzki, Poland | 5 |
| Vaesteras, Sweden | 5 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 5 |
| Mannheim, Germany | 5 |
| Madrid, Spain | 5 |
| Remote - Finland | 4 |
| Vasa, Finland | 4 |
| Finland | 4 |
| Barcelona, Spain | 4 |
| Espoo, Finland | 4 |
| Frankfurt, Germany | 3 |
| Turku, Finland | 3 |
| Heidelberg, Germany | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Oulu, Finland | 3 |
| Faridabad, India | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Miramar, USA | 2 |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Prague, Czechia | 2 |
| Vasteras, Sweden | 2 |
| Tampere, Finland | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Rotterdam, Netherlands | 2 |
| Warszawa, Poland | 2 |
| Bucharest, Romania | 2 |
| Remote, Finland | 2 |
| Uusimaa, Finland | 2 |
| Genova, Italy | 2 |
| Wiener Neudorf, Austria | 1 |
| Skien, Norway | 1 |
| Lodz, Poland | 1 |
| Turkey | 1 |
| Sant Quirze del Valles, Spain | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Warrington, UK | 1 |
| Remote - Netherlands | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Eggelsberg, Austria | 1 |
| India | 1 |
| Sant Quirze del Valles, Barcelona, Spain | 1 |
| Serris, France | 1 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Warrington, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Remote - Bulgaria | 1 |
| Friedberg, Hessen, Germany | 1 |
| Singapore | 1 |
| Remote - Norway | 1 |
| Frauenfeld, Switzerland | 1 |
| Baden, Switzerland | 1 |
| Beijing, China | 1 |
| Friedberg, Germany | 1 |
| Istanbul, Turkey | 1 |
| Dalmine, Italy | 1 |
| Brussels, Belgium | 1 |
| Dublin, Ireland | 1 |
| Remote - Europe | 1 |
| Untersiggenthal, Switzerland | 1 |
| Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic | 1 |
| Any city in Finland | 1 |
| Norway | 1 |
| Przasnysz, Poland | 1 |
| Remote - Switzerland | 1 |
| Remote - Czechia | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
| Remote - Poland | 1 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 1 |
| Warsaw, Poland | 1 |
| Quartino, Switzerland | 1 |
| Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland | 1 |
| Remote - India | 1 |
| New Berlin, United States of America | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 29 |
| Project Manager | 13 |
| Sales Manager | 13 |
| Product Manager | 8 |
| Business Development Manager | 5 |
| Engineer | 5 |
| Sales Specialist | 5 |
| Manager | 5 |
| Software Engineer | 4 |
| Scrum Master | 4 |
| Sales Representative | 4 |
| Design Engineer | 3 |
| Researcher | 3 |
| Production Supervisor | 3 |
| Product Specialist | 3 |
| Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| Team Lead | 2 |
| Supply Chain Management | 2 |
| Pricing Expert | 2 |
| Tester | 2 |
| Assistant | 2 |
| Data Analyst | 2 |
| Engineering Manager | 2 |
| Sourcing Manager | 2 |
| Logistics Specialist | 2 |
| Supply Chain Management Specialist | 2 |
| Finance Professional | 2 |
| Machinist | 2 |
| Application Engineer | 2 |
| Commissioning Engineer | 2 |
| Data Scientist | 2 |
| Service Manager | 2 |
| Maintenance Technician | 2 |
| Program Manager | 2 |
| Production Planner | 2 |
| Customer Support Manager | 1 |
| Principal Engineer | 1 |
| Electronics Engineer | 1 |
| Supply Planner | 1 |
| Financial Analyst | 1 |
| Assembler | 1 |
| Maintenance Team Leader | 1 |
| Sustainability Reporting Lead | 1 |
| Global Supply Planner | 1 |
| Team Leader | 1 |
| Research and Development Laboratory Manager | 1 |
| Inspector | 1 |
| Senior Design Engineer | 1 |
| Solution Owner | 1 |
| Business Analyst | 1 |
| Internship | 1 |
| Service Engineer | 1 |
| Customer Support | 1 |
| Project Specialist | 1 |
| Legal & Compliance Specialist | 1 |
| Product Owner | 1 |
| Sales and Marketing Assistant | 1 |
| Energy Transition Specialist | 1 |
| Compliance Specialist | 1 |
| Technical Support Specialist | 1 |
| Order Handling Specialist | 1 |
| Logistics Supervisor | 1 |
| Doctor | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Supplier Quality Manager | 1 |
| Supervisor | 1 |
| Industry Sales Manager | 1 |
| Automation Engineer | 1 |
| Sales Support Engineer | 1 |
| Machine Operator | 1 |
| Internal Communications Manager | 1 |
| Research and Development Project Manager | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Power Distribution & Protection | 1 |
| Production Engineer | 1 |
| Sales Engineer | 1 |
| Key Account Manager | 1 |
| Solution Developer | 1 |
| Valaja | 1 |
| Technical Sales Support Specialist | 1 |
| Finance Manager | 1 |
| Trade Compliance Officer | 1 |
| Process Quality Manager | 1 |
| Business Controller | 1 |
| Customer Quality Manager | 1 |
| Control Software Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Engineer | 1 |
| FP&A Transformation Lead | 1 |
| Leadership Development Specialist | 1 |
| Product Compliance Lead | 1 |
| Operations Specialist | 1 |
| Designer | 1 |
| Manufacturing Worker | 1 |
| Buyer | 1 |
| Global Account Manager | 1 |
| Supplier Quality Engineer | 1 |
| Asset Performance Manager | 1 |
| Supplier Quality Specialist | 1 |
| Specialist | 1 |
| Finance & Accounting | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 75 |
| Manager | 57 |
| Senior | 24 |
| Mid-level | 19 |
| Intern | 3 |
| Specialist | 1 |
ABB Oy appears in 426 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Helsinki, Finland, Vaasa, Finland, and Remote - Global.
About
Includes details from the Finnish Trade Register.
Osakeyhtiö
Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
Financial Overview (2024)
ABB Oy was profitable in 2024 with revenue of €2523.7M and a profit margin of 0.2%.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience leading teams across multiple regions
- Proven track record in large-scale operations in manufacturing industry
- Strong experience in operational performance management and transformation initiatives
- Experience in factory ramp-ups, production ramp-ups and post-acquisition operational integration
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong communication, intercultural and leadership skills
- Ability to influence, align, and drive execution across regions and functions
- Lean / Six Sigma expertise is preferred and considered an advantage
Education Level
None required