IS Application Manager

ABB; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Wellbeing support for employees and их

Job summary

ABB Robotics is seeking an experienced IS Applications Manager to lead and develop Robotics One, Value Provider Portal, and other Digital-domain applications. You will drive harmonization of business operations, manage global teams, and ensure maximum business value in line with Robotics IS strategy.

You will oversee lifecycle management, budgets, vendors, and compliance while collaborating with senior stakeholders across multi-country projects in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of IT experience in application development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years of global management/leadership experience; ITIL knowledge is a plus.
• Proven track record as an application leader in complex, global organizations.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed and diverse teams.
• Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Robotics One application, Value Provider Portal and other applications in Digital domain and integrations in line with global IS strategy.
• Own and develop the Robotics One application and integrations roadmap, aligning with business strategy and increasing usage.
• Govern applications to provide transparency, prioritize effectively, and drive decisions with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure services meet customer needs, maintain quality through SLAs and OLAs with IS IT teams and suppliers.
• Oversee lifecycle management, budget ownership, vendor relationships, and compliance with ABB standards.

Skills

Global leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Negotiation

Facilitation

Consensus-building

Education

Master’s degree in IT/related field

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

RARO IS Domain Manager

We are looking for an experiencedIS Applications Managerto lead and develop our Robotics One applications, Value Provider Portal and any other applications in Digital domain, and integrations. In this role, you will drive harmonization of business operations, manage global teams, and ensure our applications deliver maximum business value in line with Robotics IS strategy.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead and manage Robotics One application, Value Provider Portal and other applications in Digital domain, and integrations in accordance with global IS strategy and Group regulations.
• Own and develop the Robotics One application and integrations roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and increased usage.
• Govern applications in scope to provide transparency, prioritize effectively, and drive decisions with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure application services meet customer needs, maintaining quality through SLAs and OLAs with IS IT teams and suppliers.

Beyond these core responsibilities, you will oversee application lifecycle management, budget ownership, vendor relationships, and compliance with ABB standards and regulations. You will contribute to global IS strategy, define and enhance methodologies for application management, and ensure data consistency and quality in collaboration with business stakeholders. Operating in a business under transformation, you will manage complex, multi-country projects, balance diverse stakeholder expectations, and lead geographically dispersed teams in an outsourced environment.

Qualifications for the role:

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of IT experience in application development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years of global management/leadership experience; ITIL knowledge is a plus.
• Proven track record as an application leader in complex, global organizations.
• Experience successfully leading geographically dispersed and diverse teams.
• Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.

What's in it for you?

At ABB Robotics, you’ll be part of a global leader in automation and innovation. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas and leadership make a real impact. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, visionary teams, and have the opportunity to shape the future of Robotics on a global scale.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

Compensation Package

For candidates applying from Italy:

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

Minimum annual salary: €61.000

Variable Pay: AIP target % + Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

Country-specific benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates based on location.

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

Benefits as per policy

Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families

Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services

Canteen or meal vouchers provided

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.