Business Line Strategy Manager, North America ELDS

Overview

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 give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you will never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:
Business Line Leader, ELDS North America.

In this role, you will help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. Each day, you act as a partner for the team’s management in the development and implementation of winning strategies. You showcase your expertise by creating proposals for profitable growth and differentiation based on a deep understanding of ABB’s businesses and market environment.

The work model is remote (#Li-Remote) and can be based anywhere in the U.S.

• Lead the Electrification Distribution Solutions North America Business Line in the Definition, Design & Execution of a mid-long term strategic planning methodology and lead strategic projects creating work plans that translate strategic frameworks into concrete actions and deliverables and align them with stakeholders.
• Develop a clear understanding of market developments and the competitive environment of relevant ABB businesses to generate new ideas (Business Intelligence).
• Identify and analyze major trends, strategic opportunities, and/or challenges for ABB, including sustainability.
• Organize and synthesize facts into clear analysis to provide impactful insights for strategic, operational, and sustainability related initiatives and identify opportunities and drive external innovation partnerships.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 10 years of experience required.
• Proven experience in a strategy role, ideally providing strategic consultative services to end-to-end businesses, ideally in the Electrical or complementary segment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end P&L management, including defining market segment, identifying available market, developing short-mid-long term strategies, setting ambitious and realistic targets for the organization & implementing strategic framework.
• Experience evaluating local division portfolio opportunities (aligned with local & global M&A teams).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, as well as proven leadership capabilities, including team management, coaching, and talent development.
• Strategic Thinking and Vision: ability to develop long‑term strategies aligned with organizational goals, foresee industry trends, and anticipate future challenges and opportunities. This involves a deep understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the U.S.

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

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