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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.\nThis position reports to:\nOperational Excellence Manager__\nYour role and responsibilities\nEnergy Industries is establishing an AI Factory as the AI Transformation Engine for the division. The AI Factory will combine governance, expertise, delivery capabilities, reusable assets and capability development to accelerate and scale AI transformation.\nAs AI Factory Operations Manager, you will operate this transformation engine. You will establish a transparent, scalable and predictable delivery environment that enables AI initiatives to move effectively from prioritization through development and deployment.\nYou will orchestrate delivery resources, manage portfolio execution, optimize capacity, coordinate partners and continuously improve the performance of the AI Factory ecosystem.\nGlobal Opportunity - Open to Candidates Worldwide *\nWhile this job posting may display only a limited number of locations, we welcome applications from qualified candidates globally. If you believe your skills and experience are matching this role, we encourage you to apply regardless of your current location.\nThis position does not require relocation. The successful candidate will be employed and hosted through their current ABB location or the nearest suitable ABB office\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nOperate and continuously improve the day-to-day AI Factory delivery framework.\nMaintain portfolio visibility and provide clear performance reporting.\nEstablish effective operational governance and working practices.\nCoordinate delivery activities across the divisional AI portfolio.\nMaintain transparency on status, risks, dependencies, capacity and delivery performance.\nEnsure effective stage-gate execution and delivery against cost, time and quality expectations.\nSupport portfolio prioritization and capacity planning.\nEvaluate the capability, effectiveness and performance of internal delivery teams.\nIdentify development and improvement opportunities across those teams.\nRecommend scaling, restructuring, consolidation or closure actions when appropriate.\nCoordinate external delivery partners and vendors.\nWork with the AI Lead Architect to determine the most appropriate internal, external or combined delivery approach.\nManage operational delivery performance within authority delegated by the AI Factory Steering Committee.\nCoordinate the execution of AI Academy initiatives.\nEnsure that training programs, certifications and learning activities are delivered effectively.\nMonitor progress in developing AI capabilities across Energy Industries.\nSupport AI Factory Steering Committee activities.\nPrepare reporting and decision-support materials.\nEnsure adherence to approved governance processes.\nSupport business-case governance, investment tracking and portfolio transparency.\nYou will coordinate a global network of delivery teams, project managers, architects, subject matter experts and vendor partners. 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As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.\nThe final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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