R&D Chapter Lead

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. 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.

This position reports to:

Global Product Group Manager

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In this role, you will lead the development of functional expertise and professional capabilities within your Chapter while contributing directly to Agile Team delivery. You will coach and guide Chapter Members, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and help teams deliver value. The role balances hands-on Agile work with capability building, with approximately 50% of time dedicated to operational tasks within an Agile Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the professional development, skills, and competencies of Chapter Members.
• Establish and share standards, guidelines, and best practices for the Chapter’s area of expertise.
• Provide day-to-day functional guidance and coaching, fostering collaboration, team cohesion, and continuous learning.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and evolving practices relevant to the Chapter.
• Coordinate with other functions, hubs, Agile Teams, and Agile Units to support effective collaboration and value delivery.
• Conduct performance discussions with the Product Owner and Agile Unit Lead, gathering feedback from relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute directly to Agile Team work, including User Stories and other operational tasks.
• Develop Chapter capabilities, align talent to roles, and identify opportunities to increase value.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineer or similar
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in a management/leadership role
• Extensive experience working in Agile environments and leading Agile Teams toward shared objectives.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Expert knowledge of the technologies, tools, and working methods relevant to the Chapter’s domain.
• Demonstrated coaching and people-development skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-management, and influencing skills, including experience working with distributed, multicultural teams.
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach and commitment to servant leadership.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High-Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High-Deductible Plan. 
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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