Business Process Manager

Company: ABB Group
Location: Mebane
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Business Process ManagerTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.As a Business Process Manager, you will lead the continuous improvement process within the Advance Manufacturing domain of the Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) NAM organization 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 toQuality ManagerYour responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of business improvement projects (Advanced Manufacturing Site system tools heatmap) and ensure benefits delivery and execution of these projects with desired quality, on time, and within budget
• Drives best practice sharing, cross Product Group Unit (PGU) collaboration, and reuse of processes, tools, and expert knowledge throughout the business, specifically in the arena of advanced manufacturing
• 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 Project Management Office (PMO) peers, risk managers and key business and IT stakeholders to ensure quality project executionYour background
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or 4 years accredited degree and 6 years of experience within Computer Science related role. Else 8 years of same experience without degree.
  • Proven track record of performing project lead and/or change management role for mid to large size projects.
  • Experience with NEMA low and medium switchgear and motor control centers is preferred.
  • 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 is plus.
  • Broad and deep knowledge of theories, tools and practices in business improvement projects and change management activities.
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
  • 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 Manufacturing Execution System (MES)/(ECS) Enterprise Connectivity Solution systems is plus.
  • 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.
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.Benefits
    • Retirement plan
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Accident insurance
    • Wellbeing programMore about usABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. 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 ABBABB 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:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdfhttp://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdfAs 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid.

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