Global Technology Innovation & Operations Manager

ABB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Global Technology Innovation & Operations Manager in Singapore. This key role involves overseeing strategic investments in emerging technologies and enhancing innovation across process automation and energy sectors. The manager will coordinate technology evaluations, build partnerships, and align projects with business objectives, requiring strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology innovation or strategic investment.
• Minimum 7 years in program management roles.
• Skilled at guiding innovation initiatives and building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evaluation and execution of strategic technology investments.
• Develop investment strategies across key portfolios.
• Monitor technology trends to identify innovation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Innovation Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Bei ABB helfen wir Industrien beim Überholen - schlanker und sauberer. Hier ist der Fortschritt eine Erwartungshaltung- für Sie, Ihr Team und die Welt. Als weltweiter Marktführer geben wir Ihnen, was Sie brauchen, um dies zu ermöglichen. Es wird nicht immer einfach sein, denn Wachstum braucht Mut. Aber bei ABB werden Sie nie allein laufen. Run what runs the world.

Diese Position untersteht:

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.

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