Strategic Initiatives & Operations Leader

ABB Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB Inc. aims to optimize country-level operations through strategic program management and digital transformation. The role bridges the CHO and US business areas to translate strategy into actionable initiatives across functions.

The ideal candidate brings deep process improvement experience, strong analytics, and a track record of aligning diverse stakeholders toward common milestones in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required; MBA preferred for leadership path.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading cross-functional programs or digital transformations.
• Experience with enterprise ecosystems, CRM optimization, data pipelines, and AI app design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and project-manage high-visibility programs across Marketing, HR, Finance, and Legal.
• Synchronize stakeholders across decentralized units and manage corporate initiatives.
• Synthesize metrics and dashboards for CHO and U.S. leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Data-driven analysis

Lean methodologies

AI & digital transformation

Presentation & diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Masters/MBA preferred

Tools

CRM optimization

Data pipeline infrastructure

Generative AI design

Job description

ABB Inc. aims to optimize country-level operations through strategic program management and digital transformation. The role bridges the CHO and US business areas to translate strategy into actionable initiatives across functions.

The ideal candidate brings deep process improvement experience, strong analytics, and a track record of aligning diverse stakeholders toward common milestones in a hybrid work setting.