ABB Ltd

Space & Defense Systems (SDS) Manager - Business Execution & Engineering Operations

ABB Ltd$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (systems, electrical engineering, administration, or relevant discipline).
  • Over 10 years of experience managing multidisciplinary teams in aerospace, defense, government technology, national security, or highly regulated environments.
  • Proven experience leading organizations responsible for executing complex programs and delivering large-scale, strategic contracts.
  • Strong understanding of program management, operational governance, systems integration, risk management, and delivering complex technical solutions.
  • Recognized mobilizing leadership with a proven ability to influence leaders, strategic clients, partners, and multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the execution strategy for SDS activities to ensure sustainable growth and operational excellence.
  • Lead the entire portfolio of strategic programs and contracts ensuring safe, compliant, profitable, and predictable delivery.
  • Mobilize multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project management, systems integration, operations, supply chain, and customer support to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Establish rigorous contract governance including risk management, performance tracking, critical issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with business development and sales teams to support strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and key client relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, cybersecurity, quality, and safety requirements in highly regulated environments.
  • Develop the organizational capabilities necessary for future business expansion while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Benefits

  • Empowerment to take initiative and challenge ideas.
  • Meaningful work with continuous learning opportunities.
  • Support aligned with personal goals and ambitions.
  • Culture promoting collaboration and growth.
Full Job Description
Space & Defense Systems (SDS) Manager

Business Execution & Engineering Operations

Your Impact

As 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.

Reporting 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.

Your Responsibilities
  • Lead the operational and financial performance of ABB's Space & Defense Systems portfolio.
  • Ensure safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget execution of complex customer programs and contracts.
  • Drive engineering execution, program governance, risk management, and operational excellence across the business.
  • Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to support strategic growth opportunities and customer engagements.
  • Build and develop a high-performing organization that delivers exceptional customer outcomes and sustainable business results.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience within Space, Defense, Government Technology, National Security, or another highly regulated industry.
  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering execution, program management, or contract delivery organizations with accountability for business performance.
  • Strong knowledge of program governance, risk management, systems integration, and customer delivery in complex technical environments.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage executive stakeholders, strategic partners, and customers.


More About Us

ABB's Measurement & Analytics division delivers innovative technologies that help customers improve safety, operational performance, and mission-critical decision making. In this newly created strategic leadership role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of ABB's growing Space & Defense Systems business and make a lasting impact on customers operating in some of the world's most demanding environments.

We look forward to receiving your application.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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