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:

Country Holding Officer

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society.

                                               
As the Managing Director of ABB Academy Saudi Arabia, you will lead all academy functions, ensuring relevance, driving growth, and fostering effective program delivery. You will be responsible for setting and executing the academy's strategy, overseeing operations, and positioning the center as a trusted partner in technical training within Saudi Arabia. This role is pivotal in establishing and growing the new legal entity, ensuring compliance, and building a strong employer and partner ecosystem in the Kingdom.

                                             
This Position reports to:

The role will report to the Country Holding Officer of ABB in Saudi Arabia.   

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• Commercial & Portfolio Leadership: Drives commercial strategy, market growth, competitive positioning, and KPI delivery across the assigned geography; oversees full product and solution lifecycle, portfolio roadmap, quality, and P&L performance.
• Operational & Financial Excellence: Optimizes pricing, cost efficiency, sales force productivity, and standardized processes (e.g., Salesforce); leads strategic planning, budgeting, funding models, and ensures full compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Academy, Programs & Ecosystem Development: Establishes and commissions academy facilities and labs; oversees design and delivery of training programs and the full student journey; builds and manages partnerships with ministries, universities, employers, and ecosystem stakeholders to position the academy as a trusted technical training provider.
• People, Culture & Performance Management: Recruits, develops, and leads high‑performing teams; ensures trainer and program quality; monitors performance and drives continuous improvement while fostering a culture grounded in excellence, inclusion, sustainability, compliance, and integrity.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role

• 15+ years of experience in senior operations or HR roles (electronics preferred), or senior management in education/vocational training or human capital development, with experience dealing with chambers, associations, or authorities in education policy.

• Proven track record in training management, training oversight, or large‑scale HR/talent development programs; strong business management skills (PR/marketing is a plus).

• Strategic thinker with analytical approach, persistence, empathy, enjoyment in developing people, complete integrity, and role‑model leadership in compliance and ethical standards.

• Understanding of market and industry trends within electrification and the implications on skills and competencies
• Ability to communicate confidently in English and Arabic; Saudi National preferred.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward 

Benefits

We invest in our people with benefits that go beyond the basics because your future matters.

More about us

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.  

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.