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

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. 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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 Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more 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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