Head of Portfolio Management

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 17,291,000 - 23,055,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Head of Portfolio Management to lead the Automation portfolio within the Energy Industry division. The role sits at the intersection of technology, business strategy, innovation, and market growth, shaping the future of automation, software, digital, and AI-enabled offerings.

You will collaborate with executive leadership, Product Management, R&D, Sales, and Business Lines to define priorities, influence investments, and drive the evolution of ABB''s automation portfolio on a

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in industrial automation or related fields.
• Proven leadership in portfolio management or strategy roles.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in global matrix organizations.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing value, growth, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute portfolio strategy aligning technology investments with business priorities and customer value.
• Lead portfolio governance, prioritization, and investment decisions across automation, software, digital, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Own portfolio performance balancing growth, profitability, lifecycle maturity, and competitiveness.
• Drive portfolio transformation by simplifying complexity and improving scalability.
• Align roadmaps across product lines and technologies to create a coherent automation ecosystem.
• Collaborate with RD, Sales, and Business Leadership to accelerate commercialization and market adoption.
• Translate insights into actionable portfolio strategies and investment cases.
• Safeguard IP position by aligning innovation and differentiation with strategy.

Skills

Portfolio management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen.

Youll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Head of Technology Innovation

Lead the future of industrial automation, digitalization, and AI.

We are looking for a strategic portfolio leader to shape and drive a global Automation portfolio with in the Energy Industry division. This role sits at the intersection of technology, business strategy, innovation, and market growth, ensuring our portfolio remains competitive, scalable, and aligned with evolving customer needs.

As Head of Portfolio Management, you will define portfolio priorities, influence investment decisions, and guide the evolution of our automation, software, digital, and AI-enabled offerings. Working closely with executive leaders, Product Management, RD, Sales, and Business Lines, you will help shape the future direction of one of the industry''s leading automation portfolios.

* This job is open for worldwide global candidates - not restricted to the mentioned locations.

Relocation and Visa support is not allowed. If selected, you will be hosted in your country at the nearest ABB business location

The work model is: Hybrid

Main responsibilities

• Define and execute the portfolio strategy, aligning technology investments with business priorities, market opportunities, and customer value creation
• Lead portfolio governance, prioritization, and investment decisions across a diverse portfolio of automation, software, digital, and AI-enabled solutions
• Own portfolio performance, balancing growth, profitability, lifecycle maturity, and long-term competitiveness
• Drive portfolio transformation by simplifying complexity, improving scalability, and strengthening portfolio differentiation
• Align product roadmaps across multiple product lines and technologies, creating a coherent automation ecosystem
• Partner with RD, Sales, and Business Leadership to accelerate commercialization and market adoption
• Translate market, customer, competitive, and technology insights into actionable portfolio strategies and investment cases
• Safeguard and strengthen the portfolios intellectual property position by aligning innovation, technology differentiation, and competitive protection with portfolio strategy
• Build and develop portfolio management capabilities while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications for the role

• 12+ years of experience within industrial automation, industrial software, process automation, digital industrial technologies, or closely related industries
• Proven leadership experience in portfolio management, product management, business leadership, strategy, or technology management roles
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex product and solution portfolios in global industrial organizations
• Experience driving portfolio investment decisions, business case development, lifecycle management, and commercial growth
• Solid understanding of automation systems, software-driven solutions, digital platforms, and emerging AI technologies
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across global matrix organizations
• Strong commercial acumen with experience balancing customer value, market opportunities, profitability, and long-term strategic objectives
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

*This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That''s why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact