Factory IS Manager

ABB; Jämtlands län; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Alingsås, Sweden, seeks a Factory IS Manager to secure and advance IT/OT operations within a manufacturing setting. You will partner with the current role holder during the transition and drive digital initiatives, cybersecurity improvements, and the long-term IT/OT strategy.

You will work onsite in Alingsås, collaborating with production, engineering, quality, and global IT teams to ensure stable services and guide future development.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in IT infrastructure, industrial IT, or IT operations.
• Experience with Citrix and Microsoft-based environments.
• Understanding of infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Experience from manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience leading improvements or digitalization projects.
• Fluent English and good Swedish communication.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and improve IS/IT services and infrastructure.
• Link between local business needs and ABB's global IS/IT.
• Oversee digitalization and IT/OT initiatives in manufacturing systems.
• Promote cybersecurity, compliance, risk mgmt, and BCM.
• Manage service issues and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Industrial IT

Citrix

Microsoft Env

Cybersecurity

Manufacturing exp

English fluency

Swedish skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Citrix

Microsoft Windows

Networking

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

IS Manager SE / Cluster IS Manager NEU

Take your next step in shaping the future of manufacturing technology. At ABB Electrification Smart Power in Alingsås, technology plays a key role in enabling safe, efficient and sustainable production. We are seeking a Factory IS Manager interested in supporting operations while also contributing to the site’s future digital development.

This is a unique opportunity to join during an important transition period. You will partner closely with the current role holder before their retirement, building valuable knowledge of the factory environment while gradually assuming responsibility for the position. Over time, you will have the opportunity to contribute to digitalization initiatives, cybersecurity improvements, and the long-term development of the sites IT/OT landscape.

The role is onsite and is based in Alingsås, Sweden.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As Factory IS Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring stable, secure, and efficient IT operations that support the factory's daily activities. You will serve as the primary local IS/IT contact, collaborating with colleagues across production, engineering, quality, and global IT functions. Your focus will be both operational and forward-looking, ensuring reliable service today while supporting tomorrow's digital development.

• Supporting, maintaining, and continuously improving IS/IT services and infrastructure that enable reliable factory operations.


• Acting as the link between local business needs and ABB's global IS/IT organization, ensuring effective coordination of IT services, systems, and end-user support.


• Overseeing digitalization and IT/OT initiatives, with a focus on deploying and refining manufacturing systems and digital tools.


• Promoting cybersecurity, compliance, risk management, and business continuity through awareness, assessments, and continuous improvements.


• Managing service-related issues, requirements, and improvement opportunities to enhance operational stability, efficiency, and user experience.

As the role develops, there will be opportunities to broaden your responsibilities and contribute to larger strategic initiatives supporting the future of the factory.

Qualifications For The Role

• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience.


• 3-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, industrial IT, or IT operations.


• Experience working in Citrix and Microsoft-based environments.


• Understanding of infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity.


• Experience from a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Experience managing improvements, implementations, or digitalization efforts.


• Fluent English and good Swedish communication skills.

In this role, curiosity, teamwork, and an initiative-driven mindset help you enjoy problem-solving and forming productive relationships. You perform well in changing environments, organize your responsibilities effectively, and value continuous growth. With an interest in technology and digital development, you enjoy turning business needs into practical solutions while working closely with colleagues across different functions.

We know that no one brings every skill and experience to a role from day one. If you have a solid IT foundation, experience from industrial environments, and the motivation to learn and grow, we would be interested in hearing from you.

More About Us

ABB Electrification enables safe, smart, and sustainable solutions for energy distribution and management. The business focuses on advancing technologies that support the global energy transition and electrified future. Employees contribute to innovative projects across industries, infrastructure, and buildings worldwide.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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