Operation Manager (PM-Lab) – Robotics Lab Automation

About the role

This position is within ABB's Robotics business, which is preparing for its acquisition by SoftBank Group. Reporting to the Business Manager - Commercial & Operations, the Local Operation Manager oversees all aspects of operations for the system and solutions business in the Lab Automation business line in Robotics China. The role also includes taking over the senior project manager role when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee local operations, including project management, project engineering and manufacturing.
• Lead and oversee the local project execution team, ensuring ABB Robotics policies are followed.
• Supervise project execution and performance through project reviews with management and project managers, approve project deviations and ensure projects are closed according to customer contracts.
• Manage the project portfolio consistently, following best practices, controls and SOX requirements.
• Plan operations resources based on system and solution sales and close gaps in project execution capacity.
• Develop the solutions know-how and project execution experience of the local team.
• Drive continuous improvement of the project execution strategy, analysing lessons learned and incorporating them into improvement actions.
• Coach, motivate and develop direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies.

Required profile

• More than 10 years' experience, preferably in automation/robotics or with a system project background.
• Degree, ideally engineering or comparable, with training in business administration and management.
• Fluent English.
• Relevant and successful change management experience.