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In this role, you lead interdisciplinary research teams and develop strategies for AI transformation while executing projects on industrial software architecture and cyber security.
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Your role in the team
- We are looking for an inspiring and visionary leader to head the Department “Digitalization & Software Technologies” at ABB Corporate Research Germany.
- You will join the DECRC Management Team and play a key role in shaping the AI transformation within Research and defining and executing our software and digitalization research strategy.
- As Department Manager, you will lead an interdisciplinary international organization of research teams working at the intersection of automation, software, and industrial digitalization.
- You will be mainly accountable for:
- Industrial Artificial Intelligence
- Software Architecture and Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Connected Products and Systems
- Automation Technologies and Digital Twins
- People leadership: Hire, coach, and develop diverse teams of scientists. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Strategy development: Drive the department's strategy in alignment with ABB's technology and business priorities.
- Global networking: Build and maintain strong relationships with public research institutions, universities, and industrial partners.
- Project and portfolio management: Oversee a complex portfolio of research projects and shape its strategic direction. Ensure efficient project execution, high-quality results, and successful transfer to ABB’s business units, as well as the creation of intellectual property and high-ranking academic publications.
- Competence development: Drive the strategic evolution of the department's research focus and support competence development, succession planning and talent growth.
- Innovation culture: Promote a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, collaboration and inclusion.
- Management: Contribute actively to the DECRC Management Team and the global ABB Research community. Ensure compliance with ABB standards regarding safety, quality and research processes.
Our expectations of you
Education
- You hold an above-average degree in a STEM discipline complemented by a PhD or equivalent professional experience in automation, control/software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, AI, physics or related fields. You are an established technology leader with a passion for innovation and people development.
Qualifications
- Strong track record in industrial research and technology development
- Deep understanding of digital transformation technologies
- Fluent English skills, German language skills (B2/C1 level)
Experience
- Proven leadership experience in R&D organizations
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project portfolios
- Experience in collaborating with business units, customers and academic partners
What we offer
- ABB Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
- Learning & training opportunities
- ABB Children's Holiday Home
- Personal coaching offers
Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Topics you will work on
Job locations
About your employer
As a leading technology company in the fields of power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics, ABB provides solutions that make our customers' operations more efficient, reliable and sustainable. Our products and services are used in energy, industry and transportation applications around the world.
- English
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Industry, Production
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