Business Process Manager

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As a Business Process Manager for the ELSP (Electrification Smart Power) business line who serve as a “translator” between the business functions and IS delivery organizations. This role will lead the continuous improvement process within the ELSP Mebane organizations with respect to connectivity, cost, quality and productivity throughout the entire value chain to increase customer satisfaction and reduce operating cost. This position is also accountable to raise the level of automation through the use of technology and processes that combine all functions within the organization, to define and enforce consistent processes within the operational organization. This role continuously explores opportunities to improve processes and increase value add to the business; develop risk knowledge/expertise as necessary to engage/advise in project and business decisions.

This position reports to

Global Project Planning & Controls Mgr

Your responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of business improvement projects and ensure benefits delivery and execution of these projects with desired quality, on time, and within budget
• Drives best practice sharing, cross function collaboration, and reuse of processes, tools and expert knowledge throughout the business
• Continuously assess and understand the operational and commercial requirements of the operational organization to improve operational performance and business processes and provide guidance and direction within groups
• Supervises risk management strategies for the local unit and ensure actions taken to mitigate and control risks
• Perform subject matter expert role across the HUB in the arena of manufacturing execution and logistics
• Innovative change agent driving change including people, process and technology
• Develop and present systems strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders across ABB
• Ensure efficient integration of processes and technologies from both a global and local operational unit perspective
• Engage in all project phases to ensure effective handoffs and cross-team knowledge transfer
• Develop and execute a Business Analysis strategy in line with business strategic objectives
• Create and maintain detailed Business Analysis procedures and processes; ensure procedures are executed and auditable
• Manage workflow to ensure appropriate project coverage and talent alignment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with PMO peers, risk managers and key business and IT stakeholders to ensure quality project execution

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR 4 year accredited degree with 8 years of experience within Computer Science related role OR 12 plus years of same experience without degree
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred
• Proven track record of performing project lead and/or change management role for mid to large size projects
• Experience with Lighting Panel
• Capability to analyze and synthesize information obtained from various groups of stakeholders
• Strong skill set to elicit the actual needs of stakeholders and facilitate communication between organizational units
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting applications within the ERP and system landscape environment
• Broad and deep knowledge of theories, tools and practices in business improvement projects and change management activities
• Understanding of operational and financial metrics
• Proven ability to communicate directly with internal customers and other functions
• Experience with materials management and production control, specifically MES/ECS systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Availability to travel up to 50%, some international travel required

More about us

ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid