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This Position reports to:
Business Line Managing Director,Auto OEM

This role is an integral part of both the global Robotics Division as well as a key contributor of the overall region success. The successful candidate will drive profitable growth initiatives across multiple market segment facing business lines while fostering a customer focused, continuous quality improvement culture within the region division.

The successful candidate will lead the Robotics DACH Custer (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) including the direct management of the Automotive Business Line.

This position will also have a fiduciary responsibility for providing guidance and oversight for the other business lies in the Cluster-Industries Business Line and Robotics Customer Service which have P&L responsibility for their segments.

This position works closely with the BL Leaders of Industries and Customer Service to ensure profitable growth in the Cluster. Business Line leaders of Industry and Customer Service also have reporting relationships to their respective Global Business Line managers.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Defines and implements the regional strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives and market opportunities.
• Builds and strengthens long-term relationships with existing and potential customers in the region.
• Oversees performance target setting, team staffing, training, and development in coordination with HR to meet business needs.
• Represents the region in global forums, contributing to discussions on strategy, EHS initiatives, and workplace practices.

Qualifications for the Role:

• At least Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a technical or process leadership role.
• Minimum 10 years managing full cycle business in the automation industry.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing in a matrix environment, including global organizations.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel, including globally as needed.
• Strong awareness of Health, Safety and Security rules: HSE is everyone's business.

More about us:

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factory automation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both from direct sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machine builders. www.abb.com/robotics

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