IS TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (IS MANAGER)

IS Technology Manager (IS Manager) At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This position reports to IS Manager Your role and responsibilities Electrification Smart Power IS – Front End Application Domain is seeking an experienced IT Technology Manager (IS Manager) to lead and oversee the technical part of the department. In your responsibility area, you have 3 functional teams: Development and Architecture; DevOps and Infrastructure; Automated Testing. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, strategic leadership, and project management skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions and efficient operational processes. As part of the ELSP organization, you will support not only other EL Divisions: • EL Smart Power – especially Smart Transformation fusion teams (Agile Teams in business, extended to IS capabilities). • EL Smart Buildings – ED and BHAS configurators • EL Distribution Systems • EL Service But also, country organizations within QA Automation scope (e.g. testing US SAP systems). This role reports to the IS Department Manager for Front End Applications (Customer Facing Applications). Grade: 10 Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Oversee delivery across all teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Manage, mentor, and develop a diverse team of architects, developers, DevOps engineers, and automation testers, located in Poland and Brazil. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages continuous improvement. Manage team resources effectively to meet project demands. Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and direction for automation testing strategies, software development processes, system architecture design, and DevOps practices. Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards in coding, testing, and deployment. Ensure adherence to internal ABB processes. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and product quality. Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines to streamline workflows. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding technical initiatives. Work closely with business architecture and enterprise architecture teams. Collaborate with other departments (empower, EasyOrder) to align IT initiatives with overall business goals. Technical scope: 60+ applications, mainly web-based but also fat client. Own managed infrastructure including Kubernetes Clusters. Development toolsets (e.g. Sentry, Monitoring tools, etc). Budget: Oversee the overall infrastructure budget. Ensure all changes requested by security and app teams are properly understood in the context of financial impact. Manage the cost of the teams and ensure those are properly back charged to the respective projects. Own Quality Assurance budget. Manage the cost of the test sub-department. Qualifications for the role: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 15+ years of experience in IT. Proven experience in IT management (minimum 5 years), especially with architecture, DevOps, automation testing, software development. Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, testing frameworks, and DevOps tools. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Relevant technical certifications (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP). PMP, Agile, Certified ScrumMaster, etc. are a plus. More about us: We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit ... to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory #J-18808-Ljbffr