Senior Level Operations Excellence Manager Jobs
Senior level operations excellence manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide process strategy, continuous improvement roadmaps, and the cross-functional teams driving operational outcomes. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Alvarez & Marsal, Intuit, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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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:
Global Division Controller__
Role Purpose:
Global remit & impact:
Lead Commercial Excellence & Pricing across Regional HUBs, Global Business Lines, and Local Businesses in a business scaling toward $3B. This is a global support function with a material influence on revenue, margin, and price realization.
Integrated scope:
Combine Pricing (policy, governance, realization, discount control) and Commercial Excellence (quote-to-cash, tender governance), spanning services, products, solutions, and large, critical infrastructure projects across direct and indirect channels.
Tools & analytics ownership:
Own and advance Salesforce (SFDC/CPQ) as the primary commercial tool. Lead advanced analytics (price waterfalls, elasticity, margin bridges, dashboards) to drive data-driven decision-making at scale.
Leadership & decision rights:
Lead a global team of 5+ senior professionals. Set guardrails and approval workflows, ensure adoption and compliance, and partner closely with Finance, Sales, Product Management, Operations, and the Customer Experience function.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commercial Excellence
Define and drive the global Commercial Excellence framework (policies, standards, KPIs).
Improve quote-to-cash and tender governance processes, reducing cycle times and discount leakage.
Embed compliance with Delegation of Authority, tendering policies, and commercial standards.
Pricing
Establish and enforce global pricing governance, including guardrails, approval workflows, and profitability thresholds.
Drive pricing policy execution and price realization across all businesses and channels.
Monitor performance and ensure measurable revenue and margin improvements.
Tools & Analytics
Own Salesforce (SFDC/CPQ) modules and related data models.
Shape the tool roadmap, analytics strategy, and dashboards to ensure consistent global adoption.
Apply advanced analytics (price waterfalls, elasticity modeling, margin bridges, BI dashboards) to enable fact-based decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment, scalability, and effective execution.
Partner with Finance, Sales, Product Management, Operations, and the Customer Experience function to deliver commercial impact.
Engage with the BA Technology team to leverage synergies and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be successful in this role, you bring over 10 years of experience in pricing, commercial finance, or commercial excellence - ideally within industrial automation, energy, or other engineering-driven B2B environments. You have a strong academic foundation, with an advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
You have a proven ability to shape and execute global pricing strategies, govern tender processes, and drive quote-to-cash improvements across complex, matrixed organizations. Your hands-on experience with Salesforce (SFDC/CPQ) and advanced analytics tools - such as margin analytics, BI dashboards, and elasticity modeling - enables you to make data-driven decisions that drive measurable impact.
As a leader, you’ve successfully managed and influenced global teams, both directly and in a matrix environment. You bring exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures, functions, and geographies. You're a strategic thinker who thrives on execution, and you're passionate about building diverse teams and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial excellence.
Fluency in English is essential, and additional languages are a plus.
If you're ready to lead with impact and shape the commercial future of a global business, we encourage you to apply and join us on this journey.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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:
Global Division Controller__
Role Purpose:
Global remit & impact:
Lead Commercial Excellence & Pricing across Regional HUBs, Global Business Lines, and Local Businesses in a business scaling toward $3B. This is a global support function with a material influence on revenue, margin, and price realization.
Integrated scope:
Combine Pricing (policy, governance, realization, discount control) and Commercial Excellence (quote-to-cash, tender governance), spanning services, products, solutions, and large, critical infrastructure projects across direct and indirect channels.
Tools & analytics ownership:
Own and advance Salesforce (SFDC/CPQ) as the primary commercial tool. Lead advanced analytics (price waterfalls, elasticity, margin bridges, dashboards) to drive data-driven decision-making at scale.
Leadership & decision rights:
Lead a global team of 5+ senior professionals. Set guardrails and approval workflows, ensure adoption and compliance, and partner closely with Finance, Sales, Product Management, Operations, and the Customer Experience function.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commercial Excellence
Define and drive the global Commercial Excellence framework (policies, standards, KPIs).
Improve quote-to-cash and tender governance processes, reducing cycle times and discount leakage.
Embed compliance with Delegation of Authority, tendering policies, and commercial standards.
Pricing
Establish and enforce global pricing governance, including guardrails, approval workflows, and profitability thresholds.
Drive pricing policy execution and price realization across all businesses and channels.
Monitor performance and ensure measurable revenue and margin improvements.
Tools & Analytics
Own Salesforce (SFDC/CPQ) modules and related data models.
Shape the tool roadmap, analytics strategy, and dashboards to ensure consistent global adoption.
Apply advanced analytics (price waterfalls, elasticity modeling, margin bridges, BI dashboards) to enable fact-based decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment, scalability, and effective execution.
Partner with Finance, Sales, Product Management, Operations, and the Customer Experience function to deliver commercial impact.
Engage with the BA Technology team to leverage synergies and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be successful in this role, you bring over 10 years of experience in pricing, commercial finance, or commercial excellence - ideally within industrial automation, energy, or other engineering-driven B2B environments. You have a strong academic foundation, with an advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
You have a proven ability to shape and execute global pricing strategies, govern tender processes, and drive quote-to-cash improvements across complex, matrixed organizations. Your hands-on experience with Salesforce (SFDC/CPQ) and advanced analytics tools - such as margin analytics, BI dashboards, and elasticity modeling - enables you to make data-driven decisions that drive measurable impact.
As a leader, you’ve successfully managed and influenced global teams, both directly and in a matrix environment. You bring exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures, functions, and geographies. You're a strategic thinker who thrives on execution, and you're passionate about building diverse teams and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial excellence.
Fluency in English is essential, and additional languages are a plus.
If you're ready to lead with impact and shape the commercial future of a global business, we encourage you to apply and join us on this journey.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal21
- Intuit5
- Thermo Fisher Scientific5
- CRB4
- Abbott3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services40
- Technology & Software20
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals19
- Medical Devices12
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
Senior Level Operations Excellence Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level operations excellence manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level want candidates who have owned large-scale transformation initiatives, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have led Lean, Six Sigma, or similar programs from design through measurable results is essential. Certifications like Black Belt or Master Black Belt strengthen your profile, and a history of mentoring operations teams or influencing executive stakeholders will set you apart from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level operations excellence managers?
Companies hiring senior level operations excellence managers right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Intuit, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large manufacturers, healthcare systems, logistics and supply chain operators, and professional services firms that run complex, multi-site operations requiring senior-level process leadership.
Are there remote senior level operations excellence manager jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level still require on-site presence to lead plant-floor or facility-based improvement work. About 46% of senior level operations excellence manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting growing demand for enterprise-level consultative roles where strategy and stakeholder alignment can happen virtually while execution is managed locally.
What makes a operations excellence manager role senior level?
Senior level operations excellence manager roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence. You are expected to set the continuous improvement strategy for a business unit or entire organization, build and govern operating systems rather than execute within them, and mentor junior practitioners. These roles also carry accountability for measurable business outcomes, such as cost reduction targets or quality metrics, and involve regular engagement with executive leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level operations excellence managers?
Senior Level operations excellence manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate at scale with complex supply chains, strict quality requirements, or high-cost processes where sustained operational improvement directly affects profitability and competitive position.