PG IS Applications Manager, Nordics

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
ABB Power Grid is currently seeking a PG IS Applications Manager, Nordics for its Västerås, Sweden location. In this role, you will work as a critical link between the global Platforms & Applications Team and the local teams responsible for distinct applications. You will establish and manage all active services, activities, and operations in scope for IS application landscape (Non-ERP) in Nordics cluster. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring proper alignment with PG Global Application guidelines and architecture in accordance to business priorities. You will also provide guidance and oversight to other application managers in the Nordics Cluster to implement and drive strong governance to achieve operational excellence using standard quality metrics and KPIs.
The work of PG IS Applications Manager function is demanding great personal and collaboration skills, ability to lead people, challenge them and will be challenged by some as well. It is about building a good understanding of multi-dimensional organization and ability to connect the dots and manage stakeholders at different levels of the organization, as it requires to translate the global strategy to regional conditions and vice versa.
What we can offer:
•Opportunities to grow and learn within a dynamic organization
•Environment, where everyone can contribute to create better services, better workplace and way of working
•Honest feedback and support from the team whenever needed
Are you a potential candidate for fitting in this interesting, challenging and awarding role? Read below!
Your responsibilities
Lead the IS team that maintains the cluster PG IS Applications Landscape.
Ensure services are delivered according to agreed SLAs/OLAs, within budget, time and quality utilizing internal IS delivery and service providers.
Provide cost transparency and proactively enquire efficiency improvement opportunities.
Ensure effective interfaces and communication between local/global IS teams for all IS activities.
Consult and give advice to ensure others comply with PG IS Applications Architecture.
Make sure (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.
Ensure continuous service improvement of the IS Applications Services across the cluster, including performance management and operational demand.
Maintain relationships with IS and business management at Global and Regional level to clarify trade-offs for cost, time and demand and manages expectations and requirements for delivery of IS services.
Lead the capture, analysis, assessment, aggregation and prioritization of new IS business facing Applications service demand as part of IS Service portfolio management for relevant area.
Contribute to satisfaction with IS services by assessing expectations, verifying that actions are taken to close any gaps, and influencing stakeholder perceptions of Applications services.
Drive adherence to Global and regional governance model, enforce use of established tools, methods and procedures within the team.
Live ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering or business management.
10 years of experience in IS Applications Management and Service Delivery in multinational companies.
Experience and ability to work with virtual delivery teams as well as distributed stakeholders.
Strong experience in managing IS organizations.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design knowledge, including ability to present concepts verbally.
Proficient English language skills. Swedish skills are beneficial.

More about us
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Recruiting Manager, Stephan Petersen, + 41 79 571 47 08, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Z Andersson, + 46 21 32 08 21, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 21 32 81 42, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21 32 85 47. All other questions should be directed to Recruitment Consultant, Renée Lundgren, +46 727 30 00 72.
Is this the right role for you? Please apply before March 6th. Selection will be done on an ongoing basis - Apply today! Complete application contains a CV and a cover letter.