Global AI Transformation Leader

ABB Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Energy Industries seeks an AI Transformation Lead to build and operate the AI Factory, the transformation engine enabling AI adoption across functions. You will lead a global virtual network of experts and ensure governance, alignment with IS standards, and scalable value realization.

The role reports to the Operational Excellence Manager and supports multiple countries, with travel approximately 20%. No relocation is required; you will be employed through your current ABB location or the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Data Science or related field.
• 8+ years leadership in transformation, digitalization, innovation, technology or consulting.
• Proven experience building a new capability, program or transformation initiative.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in a complex global organization.
• Experience developing business cases and investment proposals.
• Strong understanding of AI-driven business transformation.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Define and continuously evolve the AI Factory strategy and operating model.
• Establish the AI Factory as a trusted transformation capability across Energy Industries.
• Drive divisional alignment on AI priorities, principles and governance.
• Ensure AI transformation activities support and accelerate the NewGen transformation framework.
• Govern the divisional AI portfolio with intake, prioritization and stage-gate processes.
• Provide transparency on portfolio performance, maturity, investment and value realization.
• Report divisional AI transformation progress to executive leadership.
• Ensure alignment with IS standards and processes.
• Support functions in developing transformation opportunities, business cases and investment proposals.
• Define the vision and strategy for the AI Academy and develop AI competencies across Energy Industries.
• Promote AI literacy and develop a network of AI champions and advocates.
• Engage senior leaders to align AI opportunities with business priorities and secure sponsorship.
• Drive reuse of AI solutions, methods and assets across functions.
• Promote scalable and sustainable adoption models.
• Support functions in moving from existing processes with added AI features toward AI-designed processes.

Skills

Leadership

Transformation

AI

Stakeholder influence

Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Business

Job description

ABB Energy Industries seeks an AI Transformation Lead to build and operate the AI Factory, the transformation engine enabling AI adoption across functions. You will lead a global virtual network of experts and ensure governance, alignment with IS standards, and scalable value realization.

The role reports to the Operational Excellence Manager and supports multiple countries, with travel approximately 20%. No relocation is required; you will be employed through your current ABB location or the