Operational Excellence Manager

4 hours ago

Ostrava, Moravskoslezský kraj, Czech Republic ABB Full time 70,000 - 120,000 per year

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Global Division Controller

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the Operations Excellence function at the global level, reporting into the Global Division Chief Financial Officer. Each day, you will set and drive global strategy across the value chain, shifting the function from tactical execution toward operational excellence, continuous improvement, and best practice sharing. You will also play a key role in ensuring strong collaboration with Regional HUBs, Global Operations Centers (OPCs), and Local Businesses, focusing on sustainable value creation and performance improvement, while managing a global team of functional experts and OPC resources. You will join a diverse, globally connected, and forward-looking team dedicated to reshaping how Energy Industries drives excellence in its operations.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • 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.

Your 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.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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