Lead the future of Physical AI in robotics. Build the organization. Deliver the vision.
You will lead the end-to-end development of our AVR / Physical AI offering - from vision and architecture to organizational build-up and industrial delivery. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of AI, software architecture, and robotics, where you will shape both the technology and the organization.
The work model for the role is: hybrid; #LI-Hybrid
This is a global role; the preferred locations are Sweden, Switzerland, Germany or the US.
This Position reports to:
CTO Manager, RARO
Your Responsibilities
* Physical AI Strategy & End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the overall AVR / Physical AI strategy and execution, in line with long-term business objectives. Build the platform strategy leveraging existing assets while driving greenfield development where required.
* Organization Building & Transformation: Build, lead, and scale a world-class, multidisciplinary organization across AI, software, and robotics, while driving the transformation of operating models, structures, and ways of working.
* Technology & Architecture Leadership: Define and steer the architectural direction for AI-powered robotics systems across embedded, edge, and cloud environments, ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions.
* Product Delivery & Industrialization: Deliver production-grade AI robotics solutions for industrial environments, balancing innovation with safety, quality, and scalability.
* Executive Alignment & Ecosystem Leadership: Partner with the CTO and senior leadership to translate strategy into execution, while representing ABB Robotics externally with customers, partners, and the global AI/robotics ecosystem.
Your Profile
* Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in a relevant field, with 10-15+ years of experience in software, AI, or robotics
* Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing AI and/or software organizations, including leadership of senior technical teams
* Strong background in software architecture and complex systems, ideally in robotics, automation, or industrial environments
* Deep understanding of AI applied to real-world (physical) systems, combining data-driven and model-based approaches
* Demonstrated ability to translate advanced technologies into robust, production-grade systems operating at scale
* Experience driving change and transformation in established organizations
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive level, operate effectively in a global environment, and understand industrial constraints such as safety, reliability, and scalability
Why This Role Matters
Physical AI is redefining robotics - and this role sits at the center of that shift. You will play a pivotal role in bringing advanced capabilities into real-world industrial use at scale.
ABB Robotics offers a unique foundation to succeed:
* Customer access & real applications: Direct exposure to global customers and live deployment environments
* Deep application expertise: Strong understanding of industrial requirements and use cases
* Proven scale: Extensive installed base and global operational footprint
* Leading robotics platform: A world-class foundation for deploying AI-driven solutions
* Industrial heritage: Decades of experience delivering value through automation
We value people from different backgrounds.
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