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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Business Manager - Commercial&Operations
As Local Operation Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all respects related to Operations of the system and solutions business in Industries Business Line in Robotics China.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the operations of Local Operation including a scope of Project Management, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.
- Lead and oversee the local project execution team, ensuring that ABB ROBOTICS Policies are consistently followed.
- Supervise project execution and performance management through project reviews with management and Project Managers to ensure contract fulfilment and approves any project deviations.
- Ensure the portfolio of projects is managed consistently based on best practices and ABB ROBOTICS Policies, Controls and SOX requirements, and follows good methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal procedures and that projects are closed as per contracts entered with customers.
- Drive operations resource planning based on system/solution sales and take actions to close potential gaps in project execution capability and capacity.
- Develop the solutions know-how and project execution experience in local team.
- Lead implementation of continuous improvements for the project execution strategy for the local project operation under the guidance of the Global/Local BL Operations Manage. Ensure that lessons learned from project execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated in continuous improvement actions.
- Coaches, motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies.
- Parallelly takes over senior project manager role if needed
Qualifications
- More than 10 years’ experience, preferable in automation/robotics, or with system project background.
- A degree, ideally Engineering or comparable with training in Business Administration and Management.
- Excellent communication skills and can-do attitude.
- Excellent leadership and people development skills, relevant and successful change management experience.
- Strong customer-focus and proactive approach.
- Fluent in English.
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Skills Required
- More than 10 years of experience, preferably in automation, robotics, or system projects
- Degree, ideally in Engineering or a comparable field, with training in Business Administration and Management
- Excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude
- Excellent leadership and people development skills
- Successful change management experience
- Strong customer focus and proactive approach
- Fluency in English
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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