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Global Technology Innovation & Operations Manager

ABB

ABB

IT, Operations
Fairfax, VA, USA
Posted on Jul 8, 2025

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:

Head of Global Product & Technology Mngr


We are seeking a Global Technology Innovation & Operations Manager to oversee strategic investments in emerging technologies and enhance innovation across the process automation and energy sectors. This role will play a key part in shaping long-term technology roadmaps, managing cross-functional innovation initiatives, and cultivating partnerships with academic, startup, and corporate innovation ecosystems. Thriving in this position calls for a innovative leader who operates effectively at the crossroads of strategy, technology, and collaboration.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the evaluation and execution of strategic technology investments aligned with business growth and innovation priorities.
  • Develop and manage investment strategies across all key portfolios, including Automation, Excitation, Blending, and Digital solutions.
  • Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with universities, startups, VCs, research centres, and innovation hubs.
  • Design and implement scalable innovation processes that prioritize market-driven opportunities.
  • Align innovation projects with broader business objectives while managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
  • Monitor technology trends and market dynamics to identify and leverage innovation opportunities.
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration to embed new technologies into existing offerings.
  • Report regularly to senior leadership on project status, investment performance, and innovation impact.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA.
  • 15+ years of experience in technology innovation or strategic investment within the process automation or energy sectors.
  • Minimum 7 years of demonstrated accomplishments in project or program management roles.
  • Skilled at guiding innovation initiatives and building strategic partnerships.
  • Highly skilled analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with a results-driven mindset.
  • Proficient interpersonal and communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Skilled in project management, financial evaluation, and decision-making in rapidly changing environments.
  • Interest in emerging technologies and a focused commitment to continuous improvement.

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