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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nGlobal Product & Technology Manager - Power Reliability__\nLead the technology behind ABB’s excitation and synchronization systems. These systems keep power plants stable and grids secure, and they support a growing share of renewable and hydro generation.\nAs Global R&D Manager, you will lead ABB’s global Power Reliability R&D organization, turning technology strategy into products and systems that create lasting customer value.\nLocation: Turgi/Baden, Switzerland (onsite/hybrid)\nThis position is a full time job.\n The position will be hired in Switzerland (Turgi/Baden). The selected candidate should be able either work there (and eligible to gain required work permits) or relocate - with possible relocation support provided as per ABB standards.\nYour main responsibilities\nLead the global R&D organisation. You will lead the R&D teams for excitation, synchronization, hydropower and emerging applications such as hydrogen electrolysis rectifiers. This includes line management of team leads and coordination of external partners and the Hydro Execution Centers.\nTurn product strategy into technology. You will translate the product roadmap, defined with Product Management, into technology roadmaps, development plans and investment proposals. Your work will cover products, systems and digital offerings.\nDeliver the R&D portfolio. You will balance resources, budget, quality and time-to-market through structured gate processes and clear performance indicators.\nDrive platform renewal and Life cycle management: Own the technical product lifecycle from development to end-of-life, balancing next-generation innovation with obsolescence management, installed-base support and practical migration paths.\nEnsure designs are secure and compliant: Ensure applicable regulatory, cybersecurity and product-standard compliance, including CE requirements, the EU Cyber Resilience Act, IEC 62443, grid codes and relevant excitation standards.\nBuild capability and footprint: You will develop engineering talent and succession plans, and optimize the global R&D footprint and make-or-buy decisions. You will also promote reusable platforms and manage technology risks and intellectual property.\nYour qualifications\nDegree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent relevant qualification;\nAt least 10 years of relevant experience across R&D, engineering or product development in power generation, energy or industrial automation, with demonstrated accountability for development delivery.\nAt least five years of leadership experience in an international organisation, including leading distributed, multicultural teams and developing engineering teams.\nSolid understanding of power electronics and control systems in power generation or closely related industrial applications; experience in excitation, synchronization, hydropower or industrial rectifiers is an advantage.\nExperience in translating business strategy and customer needs into technology roadmaps, investment priorities and development portfolios, using structured governance, budgets and performance indicators.\nExperience managing technical product lifecycles, including obsolescence, long-term installed-base support and transitions between mature and next-generation products.\nSolid knowledge of applicable regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks, including CE requirements, the EU Cyber Resilience Act and IEC 62443, with the ability to guide compliance across specialist teams.\nStructured, decisive and collaborative leadership, with the ability to align stakeholders without direct authority and communicate clearly across technical and management audiences; Fluent English is needed, German language is an advantage.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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