US Business Line Leader, Industries Robotics

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. 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 the Robotics US Country Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Local Business Line (BL) Robotics Industries in the US and deliver superior customer experience with related profitable growth and an aligned strategy to the US Local Division and the Global Business Line Industries.
• Establish and maintain a customer-focused, quality, and continuous improvement culture within the US business line.
• Lead the overall US Robotics business line, including commercial, operational, and functional teams, with P&L responsibility.
• Execute the business line strategy, including agreed targets, and oversee financial performance.
• Develop and lead an energized and motivated team culture, driving superior customer experience.
• Ensure effective deployment of personnel to meet business needs, including commercial activities, business development, strategy, and execution teams.
• Ensure an appropriate channel and segment strategy is in place.
• Lead and ensure effective governance of the business line.
• Actively lead the risk review process.
• Work with relevant cross-functional and global teams to ensure projects are executed to plan.
• Build a culture of empowerment and engagement across the teams.
• Ensure market needs are communicated to the product management and global R&D teams.
• Responsible and accountable for the health and safety of all employees and contractors acting for and on behalf of the local business line.
• Monitor and address competitor strategy.
• Play an active role in the local country leadership team and contribute to broader business strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of industry experience in Automation and/or Robotics.
• Prior P&L leadership experience in an automation company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a technical field.
• Ability to travel globally 40%.
• Domestic relocation will be considered for fully qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Passion for customers, quality, and technology.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of value proposition development.
• Ability to coach, develop, lead, and energize an organization.
• Experience with sales management tools usage and deployment, preferably Salesforce.