Service Solution Manager

Join ABB Power Grids and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
The Power Grids division is the world’s leading supplier of power and automation products, systems and service solutions across the power value chain of generation, transmission and distribution serving utility, industry, transportation and infrastructure customers directly and through channel partners. The division is focused on addressing key areas such as the integration of renewable energies, growing network complexity, grid automation, and microgrids. This division also offers a full range of consulting, service and asset management solutions based on a lifecycle approach.
You will be part of Grid Integration, a business unit within the Power Grids division. Grid Integration supplies stations, systems solutions and service for transmission and distribution facilities. Customers are power companies, industry and other companies that need to be connected to power networks. The market is driven by the need to create stable power networks and by environment reasons with the aim of increasing the use of renewable energy. Our environment offer also includes connecting ships to power networks to replace diesel operation in ports. We design and build indoor and outdoor stations that are both reliable and dependable. The Center of Competence for Power Quality (former FACTS) is responsible to support global demand units with and expert support on installed base.
Your responsibilities
As Service Solutions manager for Center of Competence, Power Quality (former FACTS), you will be part of the Management Team. You will lead the Service solutions team (with 3 mangers), which is responsible for driving and implementing the service strategy for the unit.
We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mind-set and strong focus on customers, building trust, and strong collaboration with demand units.
In Service, success is accomplished through our people, thus competence development and people management need to be close at heart.
You are a dynamic leader, both able to lead the team when that is required and coach and motivate people to make them grow in your environment.
You will personally live the ABB values to ensure a safe working environment and continuous improvements of our performance in Health, Safety, Environment and Integrity.
We offer you a challenging management position with the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge service team in an international environment and a wide range of global career opportunities.
You will report to the Head of Global Center of Competence for Power Quality.
You will be living 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
You should at a minimum have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or another related field,
Several years of business and people management experience.
You preferably have good technical understanding and a genuine interest for the Power Transmission & Distribution and Industry.
We appreciate several years’ experience in service and/or maintenance.
You have proven record of delivering results, have high integrity, and always put safety first. Excellent communication skills and a good command of Swedish and English are required.

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB Power Grids and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
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.
At ABB Power Grids, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow professionally in a multi-national, multi-cultural organization which prides itself in its commitment to safety, to its people and to be on the leading edge of technologies that power the world sustainably – now and in the future. ABB Power Grids offers its employees a variety of development opportunities, both on-the-job and through in-house training programs. At ABB Power Grids, you will be able to develop and grow – as a professional and as a person.
Recruiting manager Anna Svensson, +46 21-32 40 41, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Z. Andersson, +46 21-32 08 21, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 47, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, + 46 21-32 81 42. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Angelica From, +46 107-38 00 43.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role may be filled before the last date to apply, which is 19th of April 2020, so don’t delay – apply today!