Head of Strategy and Business Development Traction

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’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: President Traction Division 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’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This role is open globally, but preferred locations are set in our main division locations in Europe, in Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Italy, Sweden or France. The work model is hybrid #LI-hybrid. As part of our ambitious growth, we are hiring our new Head of Strategy and Business Development for our ABB Motion Traction division. As Head of Strategy and Business Development, you will define and continuously refine ABB and the division's strategy in collaboration with senior leadership. Acting as a trusted sparring partner on strategic topics, you will lead business development projects and strategic planning initiatives that shape Traction's future. Key Responsibilities - Define and implement business and sustainability strategies, challenging the status quo and proposing alternative scenarios. - Identify opportunities for superior value creation aligned with ABB’s purpose and sustainability goals. - Drive inorganic growth opportunities and support active portfolio management. - Oversee identification, screening, and validation processes for organic growth and partnerships. - Ensure ambitious business plans with clear accountability for execution. - Provide competitive and market landscape insights to stakeholders. - Communicate strategy effectively and ensure systematic execution. - Deliver high-quality documents to enable timely decision-making. Qualifications - Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, or related field; MBA is an asset. - Knowledge of the Rail and/or E-mobility for heavy vehicles is a strong plus. - Proven experience in strategic planning and business development within a global organization. - Strong understanding of sustainability principles and their integration into business strategy. - Expertise in financial analysis, portfolio management, and market assessment. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Experience in coaching and developing teams. - Creative, energic, self-motivated, flexible team player #ABBCareers #RunwithABB #Runwhatrunstheworld ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing and circular solutions for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety and reliability. To help the world’s industries outrun – leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 22,000 employees across 100 countries learn and improve every day. go.abb/motion We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit careers.abb to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.