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Head of Strategy & Business DevelopmentIn this role, you will have the opportunity to support the Drive Products division in accessing the startup ecosystem and searching for technologies and solutions. Each day, you will help educate the business on disruptive technology opportunities and game changing business models. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting the development of businesses’ strategy for technology ventures.
The work model for the role is: #Li_Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Drive Products division of ABB Motion globally. It is based in Bangalore, India. Main stakeholders are the leadership team of the Drive Products division.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Managing the full lifecycle of start-up engagement and innovation ecosystems in India but also with a focus on global division needs
- identifying key areas of interest with input from main stakeholders (BL India, global R&D, PM, Strategy teams)
- pipeline building,
- target development and negotiation,
- deal execution
- post-investment management
Qualifications for the role
- Industrial/Manufacturing Industry Experience (prior exposure to drives technology, industrial automation, or adjacent sectors)
- 5+ years preferred in the full life cycle of start-up engagement and innovation ecosystems with a focus on India
- Up-to-date familiarity with latest technological trends industrial and factory automation such as artificial intelligence. Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and PLCs is plus.
- Understanding of global markets and competitive landscapes in the drives industry and, more broadly, in factory and industrial automation
- Understanding of financial reporting and competitive analysis
- Technology & Market Scouting (experience in technology assessments, white-space analysis, or innovation scouting)
- Project Management & Cross-functional Leadership (experience working with R&D, strategy, finance, and legal teams to drive complex projects)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant field such as: Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering) (for understanding drives technology and industrial ecosystems) - preferred
- Business Administration (MBA), ideally combined with engineering/ industrial experience.
More about us
ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years in start-up engagement and innovation ecosystems
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing industry
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field
- Understanding of financial reporting and competitive analysis
- MBA preferred
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
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