Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ABB is a global technology leader providing sustainable and efficient electrification and automation solutions, helping industries operate more efficiently. The Program Leader for Critical Industries will lead and scale the program management organization, oversee complex strategic account engagements, drive customer success, and establish operational governance. The role also partners cross-functionally to execute global programs and develop high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and scale the Critical Industries Program Management organization, defining strategic vision, governance frameworks, and operational standards while building a high-performing team aligned to ABB's global objectives
- Drive exceptional customer outcomes and strategic account success by overseeing end-to-end program execution, strengthening executive customer relationships, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with account strategies
- Enable cross-functional business integration and execution by partnering with Sales, Account Management, Delivery, and Finance to manage complex, multi-geography programs and influence broader business strategy
- Champion operational excellence and talent development through standardized program management methodologies, KPI-driven performance management, continuous improvement initiatives, and the recruitment, mentoring, and growth of program management talent
Skills
- This is a remote position for candidates based in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 10+ years of program, sales, or project management experience, with a minimum of 3 years in leadership roles managing teams and organizational strategy
- Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex programs in global, matrix-driven environments
- Demonstrated success building and scaling high-performing teams, establishing culture, and developing talent
- Strong business acumen with ability to connect program management to strategic account and financial outcomes
- Experience establishing operational frameworks, processes, and governance structures in fast-growing organizations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels, internally and with external customers
- Familiarity with program management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar)
- Preference for candidates with the following: Deep technical understanding of 3-phase AC power systems including, but not limited to: medium and low voltage switchgear, medium and low voltage motor control centers, switchboards, panelboards, and ancillary electrical distribution products. Solid technical understanding and field sales experience selling power monitoring and control software, associated metering and communications systems, electric vehicle chargers, and battery energy storage/microgrid solutions
- Experience with multiple industries and customer types; preferably industrial, technology, or B2B services sectors
Benefits
- This is a remote position for candidates based in the United States.
- For eligible US employees: choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
- For eligible US employees: choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
- This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
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