Director, International Business Transformation & Strategy Execution (flexible location)

ABB Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB Inc. seeks a senior transformation leader to own the NEMA International roadmap, translating strategy into prioritized initiatives with milestones and measurable outcomes. You will align product, portfolio and investment priorities with international markets.

You will act as a cross‑functional integrator across global lines, drive governance, resolve dependencies, and champion change leadership to embed continuous improvement and scalable growth across regions and future acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business transformation, strategy execution, operating-model design or related leadership roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation across geographies or business units.
• Ability to align senior stakeholders behind a shared agenda without direct authority.
• Experience translating strategy into executable roadmaps, governance, and measurable outcomes.
• Fluent English with strong executive communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the NEMA International transformation roadmap with clear milestones and success metrics.
• Act as senior integrator between NEMA International and Global Business Lines; establish governance and cross-functional commitments.
• Lead resolution of systemic barriers at interfaces between International Sales, Global Operations, IT, Finance, HR and others.
• Serve as custodian of the operating model; evolve governance, processes and capabilities for profitable international growth.
• Lead an executive Transformation Office; manage portfolio governance, dependencies and risk escalation.
• Drive change leadership and capability building to embed continuous improvement across the organization

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder alignment

Cross-functional leadership

Strategy execution

Program management

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Global/multi-geography leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Strategy, Operations, Information Systems

Tools

CRM/ERP environments

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

The work model for the role is: hybrid ; #LI-Hybrid

The role is contributing to the Motion NEMA Motors division globally.

International travel of approximately 30-40% will be required for the role.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Own and drive the NEMA International transformation roadmap aligned with the Stabilize-Optimize-Scale journey, translating strategy into prioritized initiatives with clear outcomes, milestones and success measures while maintaining visibility of progress and risks to leadership.
• Act as senior integrator between NEMA International and Global Business Lines, establishing governance mechanisms and cross-functional commitments that align product, portfolio, and investment priorities with international market requirements while escalating critical dependencies that constrain growth.
• Lead resolution of systemic barriers at the interfaces between International Sales, Global Operations, IT, Finance, HR and other supporting functions, converting fragmented issues into prioritized root-cause initiatives with clear accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as custodian of the NEMA International target operating model, ensuring organizational accountabilities, governance, processes, technology and capabilities evolve coherently to enable profitable international growth, from stabilization through optimization and scale, while designing the organization for future growth and acquisitions.
• Lead an executive-level International Transformation Office that manages the transformation portfolio, governance cadence, dependency view and risk escalation, mobilizing cross-functional workstreams and intervening to resolve ownership gaps, resource constraints or delayed decisions.
• Lead adoption of the new international organization and ways of working through change leadership, stakeholder engagement and capability building, while establishing a continuous improvement framework that connects frontline issues to structural business improvements and embeds continuous improvement into leadership accountability.

Qualifications for the role:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in business transformation, strategy execution, operating-model design, commercial excellence, enterprise program leadership or management consulting.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Strategy, Operations, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Experience in an internal strategy, transformation, business excellence or consulting role.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional transformation across multiple geographies or business units.
• Proven ability to align senior stakeholders and functions behind a shared agenda without relying on direct authority.
• Experience translating strategy into executable roadmaps, governance, operating mechanisms and measurable outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect transformation to customer value, growth, margin, cash, productivity and organizational capability.
• Excellent executive communication, facilitation and synthesis skills.
• Ability to constructively challenge established practices and navigate ambiguity with pace and judgement.
• Familiarity with international commercial models, CRM/ERP environments and end-to-end customer processes.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, electromechanical or B2B technology environment is an advantage.
  Recognized transformation, change management, Lean, Six Sigma or program-management certification is a plus.
• Fluent English language skills.

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their‑ sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $142,500 and $237,500 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada's diversity, including:

• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.