Senior Level Front Line Manager Jobs
Senior level front line manager jobs place experienced leaders in charge of operational direction, team performance, and the execution of high-stakes initiatives across a business unit or facility. Openings are concentrated across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities available, and employers like Quanta Services, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
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 SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank 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:
Managing Director, BL Service Robotics
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead global or local commercial teams. Each day, you will be accountable for the commercial deployment of the organization within your assigned geographical scope. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the design and implementation of the business commercial strategy.
This role is contributing to the Service Robotics Business Line in US. You will ideally be based in our Auburn Hills, MI headquarters. Will appraise fully qualified candidates in eastern time zone for remote office consideration.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring the integrated commercial success of the organization in order to drive business growth, market share, and achievement of organizational performance and growth objectives.
- Creating, implementing, reviewing and relentlessly executing the business commercial strategy, industry segment strategy and go-to-market model.
- Driving appropriate productivity optimization, and capital efficiency with special focus areas such as profitability, demand analysis, cost-to-serve, channel profitability and Return on Investment.
- Monitoring market trends and providing regular competitor and industry analysis to the leadership team to create an effective business plan based on commercial opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
- You have strong experience in robotics, industrial automation and Laboratory Automation, with a solid understanding of the US Life Sciences automation market and its customers.
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
- You have 8+ years of experience in business leadership, sales, business development, operations or general management within robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing or related technology industries, with demonstrated responsibility for business growth and customer development.
- You have a demonstrated track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and developing businesses, ideally working with robotic systems, automation solutions and emerging robotics technologies.
- You possess strong knowledge of solution selling, key account development, commercial negotiations, business planning and P&L management, and can translate customer needs into scalable business opportunities.
- You are passionate about building businesses, developing people and winning with customers, combining an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to turn strategy into execution.
- You are at ease communicating in English, including with senior customer and executive stakeholders.
- You are authorized to work in the United States and able to travel regularly within the US and internationally as required.
MORE ABOUT US
Service Robotics is a global Business Line within ABB Robotics, focused on developing and scaling innovative robotic automation solutions across areas including Life Sciences, Healthcare and Food Service. We combine robotics, software, application expertise and emerging technologies such as Physical AI to turn complex automation opportunities into scalable, repeatable solutions. As we continue to grow, we are building a global organisation with strong commercial, technology and operational capabilities, creating an exciting environment for people who want to help shape the future of service robotics.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
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 their 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a 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 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
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: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
INTRODUCTION
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
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 SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank 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:
Managing Director, BL Service Robotics
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead global or local commercial teams. Each day, you will be accountable for the commercial deployment of the organization within your assigned geographical scope. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the design and implementation of the business commercial strategy.
This role is contributing to the Service Robotics Business Line in US. You will ideally be based in our Auburn Hills, MI headquarters. Will appraise fully qualified candidates in eastern time zone for remote office consideration.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring the integrated commercial success of the organization in order to drive business growth, market share, and achievement of organizational performance and growth objectives.
- Creating, implementing, reviewing and relentlessly executing the business commercial strategy, industry segment strategy and go-to-market model.
- Driving appropriate productivity optimization, and capital efficiency with special focus areas such as profitability, demand analysis, cost-to-serve, channel profitability and Return on Investment.
- Monitoring market trends and providing regular competitor and industry analysis to the leadership team to create an effective business plan based on commercial opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
- You have strong experience in robotics, industrial automation and Laboratory Automation, with a solid understanding of the US Life Sciences automation market and its customers.
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
- You have 8+ years of experience in business leadership, sales, business development, operations or general management within robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing or related technology industries, with demonstrated responsibility for business growth and customer development.
- You have a demonstrated track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and developing businesses, ideally working with robotic systems, automation solutions and emerging robotics technologies.
- You possess strong knowledge of solution selling, key account development, commercial negotiations, business planning and P&L management, and can translate customer needs into scalable business opportunities.
- You are passionate about building businesses, developing people and winning with customers, combining an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to turn strategy into execution.
- You are at ease communicating in English, including with senior customer and executive stakeholders.
- You are authorized to work in the United States and able to travel regularly within the US and internationally as required.
MORE ABOUT US
Service Robotics is a global Business Line within ABB Robotics, focused on developing and scaling innovative robotic automation solutions across areas including Life Sciences, Healthcare and Food Service. We combine robotics, software, application expertise and emerging technologies such as Physical AI to turn complex automation opportunities into scalable, repeatable solutions. As we continue to grow, we are building a global organisation with strong commercial, technology and operational capabilities, creating an exciting environment for people who want to help shape the future of service robotics.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
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 their 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a 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 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
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: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Senior Level Front Line Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level front line manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have already owned outcomes, not just managed tasks. Demonstrating that you have set operational direction, led cross-functional initiatives, and developed other managers or team leads gives you a clear edge. Tailor your resume to show scope and accountability, and be ready to speak to decisions you made independently and the results they produced.
Which companies hire senior level front line managers?
Companies hiring senior level front line managers right now include Quanta Services, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size to large employers with established operations who need leaders capable of running departments or sites with minimal oversight.
Are there remote senior level front line manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and function. About 41% of senior level front line manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common for roles that involve direct oversight of teams or physical operations. Fully remote positions are more prevalent in functions like operations strategy, program management, and training.
What makes a front line manager role senior level?
Senior level front line manager roles are defined by broader scope, deeper ownership, and an expectation that you develop others. Where a mid-level manager executes within defined parameters, a senior level manager helps set those parameters, owns the outcomes across a larger team or business unit, and is expected to mentor less experienced managers and contribute to department-level planning.
Which industries hire the most senior level front line managers?
Senior Level front line manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have complex, layered operations that require experienced leaders who can coordinate across teams, manage performance at scale, and drive consistent results in high-accountability environments.