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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.\nSpace & Defense Systems (SDS) Manager\nBusiness Execution & Engineering Operations\nTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, safety, integrity, and innovation across everything we do.\nYour Impact\nAs the Space & Defense Systems (SDS) Manager - Business Execution & Engineering Operations, you will lead the successful execution of ABB's Space & Defense Systems business, ensuring the delivery of complex customer programs and mission-critical solutions for government and strategic commercial customers.\nReporting to the Head of Global Product Management & Marketing, you will provide leadership across engineering execution, program delivery, contract operations, systems integration, supply chain coordination, quality, deployment, and lifecycle support. You will drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, profitability, compliance, and long-term business growth while building a high-performing organization focused on mission success.\nYour Responsibilities\nLead the operational and financial performance of ABB's Space & Defense Systems portfolio.\n\nEnsure safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget execution of complex customer programs and contracts.\n\nDrive engineering execution, program governance, risk management, and operational excellence across the business.\n\nPartner with Sales and Business Development teams to support strategic growth opportunities and customer engagements.\n\nBuild and develop a high-performing organization that delivers exceptional customer outcomes and sustainable business results.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.\n\n10+ years of leadership experience within Space, Defense, Government Technology, National Security, or another highly regulated industry.\n\nDemonstrated experience leading engineering execution, program management, or contract delivery organizations with accountability for business performance.\n\nStrong knowledge of program governance, risk management, systems integration, and customer delivery in complex technical environments.\n\nProven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage executive stakeholders, strategic partners, and customers.\n\nMore About Us\nABB's Measurement & Analytics division delivers innovative technologies that help customers improve safety, operational performance, and mission-critical decision making. 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