Senior Director, Service Manager

ABB; United States; On-site; USD 164,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision benefit

401k with company contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB in the United States is seeking a Senior Director, Service Manager to lead the Electrification Service team across the West US region and to oversee the nationwide Digital Automation and Controls Center of Excellence based in Sacramento. You will be accountable for day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.

You will build regional growth, manage cross-functional teams, own P&L, drive productivity and customer outcomes while partnering with sales and engineering to expand service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business operations or electrical engineering (or commensurate experience).
• 10+ years in a senior-level operations role in electrical engineering/safety/electrical distribution
• 5+ years of experience managing operations teams
• Strong background in managing P&L for multiple lines of business
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end service execution and operational performance across the West Region, including the national DAC COE.
• Own full regional P&L performance, driving financial results, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Direct multi-functional teams across manufacturing, assembly, project management, and field service.
• Develop and execute regional and national services growth strategies in partnership with sales leadership and engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Cross‑functional

Operational excellence

Strategic planning

Team management

Budgeting

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in business operations

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

• Vision benefit

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:

ELSE Regional Manager Americas

Your role and responsibilities:

As the Senior Director, Service Manager you will lead the Electrification Service team in the West US region, which comprises 18 states across five time zones. Additionally, you will manage a nationwide Digital Automation and Controls (DAC) Center of Excellence, with a team that is based in Sacramento, California. You will be responsible for P&L results with full accountability of running the day-to-day operations, integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Services Division in the United States.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead end-to-end service execution and operational performance across the West Region, including responsibility for the national Digital Automation & Controls Center of Excellence (DAC COE).


• Own full regional P&L performance, driving financial results, productivity, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Direct multi-functional teams across manufacturing, assembly, project management, and field service to deliver high-quality service execution and consistent customer outcomes.


• Develop and execute regional and national services growth strategies in partnership with sales leadership and engineering teams, while building strong customer relationships and expanding service opportunities.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in business operations, electrical engineering, or similar preferred. Candidates with no degree and commensurate experience will also be considered.


• 10+ years of experience in senior-level operations role in electrical engineering, safety, or electrical distribution environment


• 5+ years of experience managing or supervising operations team(s)


• Strong background in managing P&L for multiple lines of business


• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

What's in it for you:

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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 [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.


• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus


• Vision benefit


• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)


• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)


• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums


• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid


• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.


• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance


• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks


• Employee Assistance Program


• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption


• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions


• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $163,500 and $261,600 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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