Global Digital Strategy LeadAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to

Head of Digital, Process Automation Energy Industries

Your role and responsibilities

The Global Digital Strategy Lead will spearhead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for digital software solutions, focusing on Asset Performance Management, Operational Excellence, Process Performance Management, Sustainability, and Cyber Security. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong technical background, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive digital transformation in complex industrial environments. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities to support the company’s growth and strategic objectives.Key responsibilities:- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive digital software strategy that aligns with business goals and market opportunities, covering Asset Performance Management, Operational Excellence, Process Performance Management, Sustainability, and Cyber Security.- Technology Leadership: Identify, evaluate, and integrate advanced digital technologies into business strategy, such as IoT, AI, machine learning, Generative AI, and data analytics, to enhance systems and processes across the specified focus areas.- Innovation and Transformation: Lead digital innovation strategies aimed at optimizing asset performance, enhancing operational excellence, improving process efficiency, driving sustainability, and ensuring robust cyber security.- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, business units, technology partners, and customers, to gather insights, understand needs, and ensure successful implementation of digital strategy.- Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of digital strategy, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. Utilize agile methodologies to manage project workflows.- Data Strategy: Develop and implement data management and analytics strategies to leverage data insights for decision-making and performance optimization in asset management, operations, and process performance.- Change Management: Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and integration of digital strategy within the organization. Provide training, support, and communication to stakeholders.- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies. Use insights to inform the digital software strategy and innovation efforts.- Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of digital strategy. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.- Team Leadership: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of digital experts and professionals. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.- M&A Leadership: Identify potential M&A opportunities to support the company’s strategic goals. Lead due diligence efforts, assess synergies, and integrate acquired companies or technologies into the organization. Collaborate with finance, legal, and other departments to ensure smooth M&A processes.

Qualifications for the role

Ability to demonstrate 15 years of experience in leading digital software strategy.

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