- Location
- ESP, Barcelona, Calle de Sancho de Avila 65, Spain · Friedberg, Hesse, Germany · Vaesteras, Vastmanlands Lan, Sweden · Sesto San Giovanni, Milano, Italy
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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:
Portfolio Manager
In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage the Connected Care Data Driven portfolio, being accountable for transforming digital and AI capabilities into scalable products that create sustainable customer value, improve service delivery and enable new business models across the Connected Care organization. You will define the related offering to targeted market segments and manage the offerings throughout their lifecycle, in line with market needs and division/product group/business line strategy and targets.
Each day, you will be accountable for the long-term profitable growth of an offer. You will lead a global team and drive the portfolio strategy, roadmap, investment priorities and business outcomes in alignment with Connected Care and ABB Robotics stakeholders. You will also play a key role in identifying emerging technologies, evaluating external partnerships and accelerating AI adoption across the installed base and service portfolio.
The work model for the role is: hybrid/remote
Your responsibilities:
- Owning and executing the Connected Care Data Driven portfolio strategy, roadmap and investment priorities that are aligned with Connected Care objectives and ABB Robotics growth ambitions.
- Leading, inspiring and developing a global team with a culture of accountability, customer-centricity, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Accelerating AI, Generative AI, Data Analytics and Physical AI adoption across the portfolio, translating complex customer needs into scalable digital products.
- Identifying and evaluating strategic partnerships, start-ups, venture capital and acquisition opportunities to fuel innovation and competitive differentiation.
- Driving profitability and lifecycle management of the portfolio, from pricing strategy and market positioning to phase-in and phase-out decisions.
Our team dynamics:
You will join a dynamic and a high-energy, globally distributed team united by a shared passion for innovation and impact. We move fast, think big and support each other across borders and functions. With ABB Robotics entering an exciting new chapter under SoftBank Group, there has never been a better time to be part of this journey.
Qualifications for the role:
7+ years of experience in product management, digital platforms or AI-enabled products within industrial automation, robotics or related industries.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field — MBA is a strong advantage.
- Deep understanding of AI, Physical AI, Data Analytics and digital service business models — with a track record of commercializing technology at scale.
- Proven leadership of global teams in complex matrix organizations, with strong stakeholder management at senior level.
- Experience evaluating strategic partnerships, M&A opportunities or technology ecosystems, including business case development.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
What's in it for you:
- A high-visibility global leadership role with real ownership and strategic impact.
- A front-row seat in shaping ABB Robotics' AI-driven future — at an exciting inflection point.
- The freedom to bring your own ideas and make a tangible difference across a global organization.
- Collaboration with world-class experts across R&D, Sales, Operations and strategic partners.
- Strong investment in your professional growth and long-term career development.
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.
