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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:\nHRXP People Experience Lead__\nYour role and responsibilities:\nThe Workday Solution Architect is a key expert within ABB's HR Experience Organization (HRXP), responsible for driving strategic value from ABB's Workday investment. This role bridges deep technical Workday knowledge with a passion for employee experience, ensuring ABB leverages the full potential of the Workday platform - including its growing AI capabilities.\nThis role is fully remote and open globally, offering flexibility in where the successful candidate is based. 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