Head of Mobile Robotics

Company: Abb Holdings Inc
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Head of Mobile Robotics

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

As Head of Mobile Robotics, you will be responsible for the overall direction and performance of the US AMR business within Robotics and Global AMR business plan. You will be, responsible for the profit and loss. Aligned with the Global AMR Strategy and Robotics and its Business Lines, and will have to develop an own regional business strategy.

This position reports to

VP of Consumer Segments

Your responsibilities

• As part of AMR Management team, actively contributes to AMR business growth strategy & execution
• Responsible for building a scalable local USA AMR organization that's capable of achieving a significant business size in a 5-year timeframe. This should be accomplished through leveraging and transfer of competence from Global AMR Center of Excellence and hiring local personnel
• In close interaction with and the support of the Global AMR Management Team and Local Business Lines, translates Global AMR strategy into a Regional Business Strategy, enriching the Global business strategy with feedback and knowhow about the market in the US region
• Manage the budget preparation for approval. Coordinate economic planning to ensure budgetary compliance and efficiency in the use of resources required for the achievement of the objectives foreseen
• Coordinate full US AMR value chain (hierarchical or functional related): Sales & Proposals, Engineering, Project Management, Services (Installation, Commissioning and Aftersales) and in coordination with all business support functions (Supply Chain, Controlling, Legal, Tax, Human Resource, Information Technology, Communication and Marketing)
• Lead an efficient daily operation and performance of AMR Business undertakings, with specific focus on commercial and operational (both projects and services) management of the business, keeping the risk and liabilities in line with acceptable risk and ABB guidelines
• Maintain, develop, and expand AMR business US business clientele with customers and partners
• Is responsible for advising and supporting business development, based on regional specific needs and competitive landscape, for the development of new products and applications, adaptation of existing products or applications to regional requirements, and commercial strategies
• Represent the AMR business with visibility and positioning of ABB AMR online and offline in coordination with Marketing and Communication Plan, leveraging all internal events, platforms and channels
• Up to 30% domestic travel, international may be required Your background
  • University Degree plus training in Administration and Management with minimum 7 or more years of related experience in similar management positions in B2B industrial companies in US market and/or as a manager in an integrator company in international business environment
  • Experience in cross functional coordination, working across geographies and different business levels
  • Action oriented and results driven personality
  • Possess strong leadership and team working skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
  • Native English or professional proficiency, excellent spoken and written editorial skills
  • Intercultural sensitivity and experienced in cross functional, international collaboration and in building strong personal networks
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US Benefits
    • Retirement plan
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Healthcare plan
    • Wellbeing program More about us
      
      ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world's leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/robotics We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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. #LI-Hybrid

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