Global IS Strategy Lead
Core
Drive the strategic direction and execution of ABB's entire Information Systems organization across all business units and geographies, transforming strategy from a document into an operational guide connecting daily execution to business outcomes.
Role type
Senior individual contributor, enterprise-level IT Strategy Lead
Builds
Enterprise IT strategy frameworks, comprehensive IT roadmaps with target states, and strategic partnerships with business units
Domain
Industrial technology (ABB) / Enterprise IT Strategy & Governance
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic thinking with pragmatic execution, stakeholder management and influence, commercial and business acumen, simplifying complex environments, strategic communication and storytelling, change leadership, analytical problem-solving, IT governance and portfolio management
Preferred skills
Experience with strategy frameworks (balanced scorecard, OKRs, enterprise architecture), deep knowledge of cloud computing and emerging tech (AI, automation, cybersecurity), ability to partner with IT architects and technical leaders
Technologies
Cloud computing, AI, automation, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the refresh of ABB's IT strategy framework; Support leadership in defining comprehensive IT roadmaps with clear target states and milestones; Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key business units and IT stakeholders; Support IT Leadership and the CIO in translating strategy into portfolio decisions; Establish strategy governance and communication processes; Align and refine ABB's IT operating model; Lead strategy and architecture alignment work; Drive stakeholder engagement and change leadership; Monitor and assess strategy execution against defined target states and KPIs; Simplify complex IT and business landscapes; Build strategic foresight by staying informed of emerging technologies and market trends
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC