Head of Enterprise Platforms

ABB

. Define and drive the business vision, roadmap, and governance for strategic enterprise platforms aligned with ABB Robotics' strategy and target operating model .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeZurich • SwitzerlandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise platform transformations, particularly with SAP S/4HANA, while aligning business processes and technology solutions to drive efficiency and scalability. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to achieve strategic business objectives.

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Enterprise Platform LeadershipSAP S/4HANA ExperienceBusiness Transformation InitiativesStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

ERP ImplementationBusiness Process IntegrationData ManagementChange ManagementProcess Standardization

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommercial AcumenFinancial AcumenStrategic Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

Business TransformationGlobal OrganizationsOperating ModelsProcess ExcellenceTechnology Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the business vision, roadmap, and governance for strategic enterprise platforms aligned with ABB Robotics' strategy and target operating model
Lead business ownership of ERP/S/4HANA and other strategic platforms
Integrate business requirements, processes, data, and operating model implications before technology solutions are defined
Drive standardization and simplification by challenging unnecessary customization, legacy requirements, and process complexity
Align Business Lines, Functions, Process Excellence, Data, and IS teams around enterprise-wide decisions and outcomes
Lead business readiness, change adoption, and realization of productivity, efficiency, and scalability benefits
Manage dependencies across strategic platform roadmaps, the broader business transformation portfolio, future non-organic growth initiatives, and existing business requirements
Lead and develop the Platforms team across business and technology stakeholders, implementation partners, and transformation teams
Report to the Business Transformation Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or a related discipline
Significant experience leading enterprise platform, ERP, or business transformation initiatives in complex global organizations
Proven track record of delivering large-scale business-led ERP transformations
Experience with SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable
Strong understanding of enterprise business processes, data, operating models, and their interaction with technology platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional transformations spanning business and technology while balancing strategic objectives and operational requirements
Strong commercial, financial, and business acumen
Ability to evaluate trade-offs and drive enterprise-wide decisions
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Experience working with senior executives and achieving alignment without direct authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model
Opportunity to work with world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment
Opportunity to shape the future of robotics
Leadership and development opportunities across a broad network of business and technology stakeholders, implementation partners, and transformation teams