Program Manager for Product Material Compliance

## Job Title Program Manager for Product Material Compliance ## Company 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’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 sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment. ## Responsibilities - Ensure regulatory compliance with global material compliance legislation, such as REACH, RoHS, SVHC, PFAS restrictions, EU Batteries, CA Proposition 65, US TSCA, China RoHS, and others. - Coordinate cross functional teams to develop and implement the material compliance strategy and processes in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Drive continuous process improvements to enhance compliance and reduce risks. - Monitor regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and translate requirements into internal policies and actions. - Manage material and substance data, supplier declarations, compliance assessments, and risk evaluations. - Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Legal, Sustainability) to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle. - Support supplier qualification, new product development, customer inquiries, audits, and regulatory inspections. - Prepare compliance statements, maintain audit-ready documentation, and contribute to sustainability reporting. - Manage external compliance service providers and facilitate material compliance networks and training activities. - Keep management informed of regulatory changes, risks, and program progress. ## Requirements - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical field. - Experience: 6–10+ years in product compliance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or supply chain, particularly within industrial products or electronics. - Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of global material compliance regulations such as REACH, RoHS, CA Prop 65 and TSCA. - Project Management: Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, implement compliance programs, and manage stakeholder relationships. ## Nice to Have - Experience with lifecycle assessments or sustainability reporting. - Experience in audits or customer-facing compliance activities. - Stakeholder management and supplier communication. ## Benefits Recruiting Manager: MarjoLine Klunne. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Sandström, +4672 525 90 30; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +46 730 30 30 36. We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 31st. 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.