Global Trade Program and Systems Governance Manager Robotics

ABB; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Global Trade Program and Systems Governance Manager to optimize trade operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This role requires extensive knowledge of Global Trade applications, particularly SAP GTS, and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will lead program enhancement efforts and communicate across different business levels. This position supports a hybrid working model and is critical to the success of upcoming innovations in robotics.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience with Global Trade applications.
• Experience in structured project management and system governance.
• Good knowledge of export control and customs rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the ABB Global Trade Program and SAP GTS system.
• Translate governance requirements into program elements and system configurations.
• Develop and implement global communication and training frameworks.

Skills

Global Trade applications knowledge

Project management

Export control knowledge

Business processes understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP GTS

SAP ECC6

Salesforce

Job description

Global Trade Program and Systems Governance Manager Robotics

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.

The mission of the Global Trade Program and Systems Governance Manager is to ensure the global governance, development, and continuous enhancement of ABB's Global Trade Program and its core enabling technology, the SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) system. This role is responsible for integrating program strategy with systems infrastructure to ensure all global trade operations are executed with the highest levels of efficiency, control, and compliance with external regulations and ABB internal policies.

The working model is hybrid. The position is set to be global, however, with preferred location for are China, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland and US.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary leader for the maintenance, enhancement, and project management of both the ABB Global Trade Program and the SAP GTS system.
• Translates governance requirements into both program elements and system configurations. Manages the Trade Governance Council and the SAP GTS Application Review Board, serving as the PMO for global workstreams.
• Acts as the functional expert for SAP GTS (Export Control, Sanctions, Customs Compliance, Operations). Ensures the flawless interaction between connected systems (SAP ECC6, GTS, DMS, Salesforce, etc.) for screening, classification, and customs activities.
• Works with the Global Trade Excellence Manager and business stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement relevant trade KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a global communication structure and a comprehensive training framework for the Global Trade Program and the SAP GTS system.
• Formulates annual action plans and associated budget proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with over 10 years of extensive knowledge and understanding of the role and (technical) functioning of Global Trade applications, in particular SAP GTS.
• Experience with structured project management and system governance.
• Good knowledge of export control and customs rules and regulations is essential.
• Sufficient seniority to effectively communicate across all levels of the local business.
• Business mind-set, responsiveness, ownership, self-driven, willingness to explore and learn.
• Several years of experience with business processes, in particular the end-to-end supply chain process, risk management and internal controls.
• Capability to train and advise others on the use and administrative requirements of the system.
• Team player with good communication skills, well-capable of communicating in English. Additional language skills are appreciated.

This role is part of ABB’s Robotics business, which is preparing to become an independent company. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a dynamic and fast-paced organization at the forefront of robotics innovation.

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