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This position reports to: Global Product Group Manager, Traction.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an energetic and forward‑thinking Business Manager to lead our Traction motor business in Västerås. In this key leadership role, you will take full ownership of a local business, driving both strategy and execution together with a dedicated management team.

You will oversee the entire value chain from operations and portfolio to commercial performance ensuring profitable and sustainable growth. Our unit is small, collaborative, and co‑located under one roof, bringing together office and production roles in a close‑knit environment. This means the role requires a hands‑on leadership style and a strong local presence to stay close to people, operations, and daily decision‑making.

You will report to the Global Product Line Manager and work closely with peers in China and India.

Your role and Responsibilities

• Lead the local business with full P&L responsibility, delivering profitable growth and executing the global strategy.
• Strengthen manufacturing capabilities and technology to meet future market needs.
• Drive commercial performance by implementing effective processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Build and develop a strong, engaged team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead the local management team, which includes the functions of Quality, Sales Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain and Engineering, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and high performance across the unit.
• Act as a visible, hands‑on leader in a small, co‑located organization where teamwork, accessibility, and daily presence are essential.

Qualifications for the role

• You are engaged, curious, and skilled in tools and methodologies relevant to the railway and off‑highway motor market.
• 5+ years of business leadership experience in an operational environment, supported by solid work experience. Experience from a similar role is not required but considered a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of LEAN, operations management, and leading high‑performing teams.
• A genuine passion for people leadership, development, and continuous improvement.
• A degree in Engineering or equivalent, with a proven track record of running operations or managing a business successfully.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Any required licenses, certifications, or work permits valid for the role and location.

More about us

ABB Traction Division provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to OEM’s and Operators in the transportation segment to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability. The portfolio includes motors, drives, auxiliary converters, battery charger and battery systems for a wide range of applications.

Talent Partner: Anna Nordlund, +46 76 142 01 39, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +46 703 96 00 02; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 73 077 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47.

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Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

You are welcome to apply the latest by April 5, 2026.

Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before last day of application.

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