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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Easter Europe Cluster Manager:

We are looking for a manager to lead end-to-end operations for the Robotics Eastern Europe cluster within BL Industries & Automotive, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of customer solutions aligned with the global BL strategy.

Your responsibilites

• Lead and optimize project resources across Eastern Europe (engineering, project management, SCM) to deliver customer-focused solutions.

• Drive project business in smaller EE countries in line with the global go-to-market strategy.

• Implement the cluster operational strategy and ensure engineering efficiency using global delivery centers (GSCs, INOPC, EDP).

• Evaluate market opportunities and coordinate activities across Local Businesses.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with global targets and monitor performance.

• Manage the annual operations budget, cost control, and resource utilization across countries.

• Ensure high operational performance through strong collaboration with local and global BL and Division teams.

• Build customer-oriented processes to meet quality, service, and lead-time expectations.

• Allocate project resources across local segments and support Sales with operational expertise.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and integrity standards.

• Lead, develop, and motivate direct and indirect teams in cooperation with HR.

Model of work: hybrid

What you bring

• University degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronics, Control & Automation, or Industrial Engineering.

• Strong management experience (min. 10 years) in operations and project management within industrial or automation environments.

• AJ - C1, Slovak - nice to have

• Experience working in a large, multicultural organization.

• Solid financial and budgeting understanding.

• Strong customer focus and collaborative mindset.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Strong communication, influencing, coaching, and leadership skills.

What we offer

• From everyday comfort to long-term stability

• ABB Robotics provides benefits that support every stage of your career.

• Flexible working hours

• Home Office

• Company car for private use

• Attractive performance-based bonus

• Contribution to supplementary pension savings (3rd pillar)

• Occasional home office

• Parental bonus

• Loyalty bonus

• Cafeteria system

• Meal contribution above the legal minimum

• Extra days off

• Professional development

• Team events

• Fruit at the workplace

• Work with cutting-edge technologies

Salary:

5100 EUR/month + variable component
The listed salary is the minimum guaranteed base salary for this position. The final amount will be adjusted according to your expertise, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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