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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.  By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

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Your role and responsibilities 

At ABB Robotics we are entering an exciting growth phase and are looking to strengthen our R&D team with an Project Manager in Gothenburg, Sweden. In this role you will get the opportunity to lead exciting software development initiatives related to our product family RobotStudio. This is your chance to join our robotics journey! 

You'll lead and coordinate efforts in R&D covering quality, release management, project finance, compliance, risk management and more meanwhile managing different stakeholders. In this assignment communication is key. You also share our passion for industrial challenges, creating high customer satisfaction and delivering results. The position will offer variation, a most competent team and an exciting international workplace. 

We are co-located and limiting our search to candidates that can join our team in Gothenburg, Sweden on a daily basis.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Lead and manage R&D projects focused on software design, prototyping, and testing. 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams in multiple locations.

• Ensure project milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met with high quality and efficiency. 

• Facilitate technical reviews and decision-making processes. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals with business strategy. 

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design and development processes. 

At ABB Robotics, we work in a globally distributed R&D organization. In our R&D-site in Gothenburg R&D the focus is on software development and the product family RobotStudio, a suite of tools for robotic programming, modeling, simulation, and virtual commissioning of ABB robots. Here we are developing the next generation of industrial and collaborative robot software in close cooperation with our global customers. Are you ready to shape the future of robotics? Then this is your opportunity! 

Your background

• MSc or BSc in relevant domain or equivalent relevant industrial experience 

• Experience in managing R&D projects, preferably in robotics, automation, or mechatronics. 

• Proven leadership and communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment with an ability to collaborate with several different stakeholders across the organization.  

• Familiarity with agile project management tools and methodologies is an advantage. 

• Fluent in English; Swedish is an advantage. 

More about us

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Sandström, +4672 525 90 30; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +46 730 30 30 36.

Last day to apply is 30 September. We look forward to reading your application in PDF format.

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