Data Center COE Operations Manager

Overview 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: Director, Data Center Services Center of Excellence In this role you will be responsible for running the day-to-day service activities for the Data Center Services Center Of Excellence, in the Electrification Services division for the United States, ensuring that we consistently exceed customer expectations. You will have full accountability for the day-to-day execution within the Data Center Service segment as well as a central role in the development of our surge team for both the Data Center segment and the overall Field Services organization. The work model for the role is remote in the US. This role is contributing to the ELSE Data Center Services Center of Excellence in the United States. You will be mainly accountable for: Improves service availability, quality, and customer experience across all field service operations. Develops, implements, and reviews field service strategy aligned with global business objectives. Ensures strong customer focus, urgency, and care in all service interactions to drive retention. Drives continuous improvement, firsttimeright execution, and KPIbased performance management. Identifies onsite opportunities to enhance customer operations and communicates them to account teams. Leads a culture of operational excellence, risk management, and effective endtoend service delivery. Manages resource planning, workload balancing, and compliance with all HSE standards and ABB Way requirements. Oversees Surge Team operations, including onboarding, training, compliance, and validation of timesheets, expenses, and supplier invoices. Provides leadership, coaching, and development for Field Service Engineers/Technicians to ensure highquality execution. Collaborates across ABB teams to assign personnel, resolve technical issues, support project execution, and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business or commensurate experience. Sound knowledge of Data Center Start-up and Commissioning strategies, field service personnel development and the electrical industry within the Data Center market. Knowledge of MS suite of products including MS Project, Google suite of products (Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Slides), SAP, and project issue resolution software (BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, Procore, etc.). Must be able to interpret and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications. Technical understanding of power delivery equipment: transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, etc. Maintain high standards for safety and housekeeping and assure compliance with all environmental regulations. Strong leadership, clear communication, teamwork, and a proven customerfocused mindset. Willing to travel up to 50% of time. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. What’s in it for you We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You\'ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that\'s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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: As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant\'s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus. Benefits ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees (excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico). Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more. Health, Life & Disability: Choice between two medical plan options, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance and AD&D. Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks; Long Term Disability - 60% of pay with buy-up option. Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks; Employee Assistance Program; mental/behavioral health resources. 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions; Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP). Paid holidays and vacation as per policy. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit ABB’s careers site to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #J-18808-Ljbffr ABB Inc.