Digital Transformation Business Leader

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 Position reports to:
Digital Lead, Industry Solution

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the digital portfolio strategy and roadmap at industry/vertical level across its entire value chain. Each day, you will ensure differentiated industry portfolio leading to profitable growth and relentless execution. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting business-led collaboration in alignment with the division and business area strategy. This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries in Americas region .

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Defining and implementing digital strategy and roadmap and executing prioritized product and solution roadmap, in collaboration with cross-functional teams across the complete product lifecycle.
• Understanding the industry specific digital trends and opportunities, developing industry/vertical specific digital plan, and acting as the major point of contact between the industry/vertical teams.
• Acting as the face of ABB's digital business for the respective industry portfolio areas to create strong customer value proposition and acts as the major point of contact between customers / market and the global digital and R&D organization.
• Displaying deeper knowledge of solution consulting approach and solution selling and strong understanding on customer's buying behaviors related to digital needs and drives appropriate business models.

The work model for the role is : #LI-Hybrid in Houston, TX

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Automation, Process, or Chemical) or equivalent certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS/Google Architect, Cisco Industrial Networking, ISA/IEC 62443); MBA or coursework in digital transformation a plus.
• 10+ years' experience in software, Industrial IoT, automation, advanced analytics, and AI ( Preferred: Solution Architect experience with Cloud, Edge, and OT integration).
• Deep expertise in digital solutions; previous experience in Energy Industries preferred
• Strong proficiency in Cloud and Edge Computing (preferably Azure), data integration, and digital platforms (IIoT, MES, data lakes, APIs, microservices).
• Proven ability to lead digital transformation initiatives, align technology with business value, and define measurable KPIs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; adept at engaging stakeholders from engineers to executives; fluency in English.
• Experienced in cross-functional leadership and managing vendors, partners, and system integrators.
• Candidates must possess work authorization to work permanently in the US without sponsorship

What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Benefits : Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

More about us
The Process Automation Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

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