As a Strategic Marketing Manager this candidate will lead market‑driven growth initiatives for the U.S. semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. This role is responsible for defining and activating strategic marketing programs aligned with ABB Electrification’s strategy, positioning ABB as a trusted technology partner.    

This is a cross‑functional role working closely with commercial, communications, product, marketing, strategy, and external industry stakeholders. Success in this role requires market insight, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate business strategy into impactful marketing execution and storytelling.  

The work model for the role is: Remote/Hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing & Planning  

• Develop and execute segment‑specific marketing strategies for these advanced manufacturing industries, aligned with ABB Electrification strategic priorities.  

• Analyze customer challenges, buying drivers, and decision‑making processes to inform market positioning, value propositions, and messaging.  

• Translate long‑term business strategy into go‑to‑market and campaign strategies with clear objectives and success metrics.  

Market & Competitive Intelligence  

• Provide actionable market and competitive intelligence, including customer needs, technology trends, regulatory considerations, and competitor strategies.  

• Identify emerging market segments, adjacent market opportunities, and applications within these sectors 

• Support strategic decision‑making through data‑driven insights and recommendations.  

Marketing Activation & Campaign Execution  

• Plan, develop, and lead execution of integrated marketing campaigns.  

• Partner with commercial and product teams to identify new business opportunities and support segment‑based marketing initiatives.  

• Develop compelling messaging frameworks and content requirements that articulate ABB’s value across industry lifecycle.  

• Ensure consistent positioning across digital, events, content, and partner channels.  

Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership  

• Along with segment leaders, represent ABB within key industry organizations at regional and national levels.  

• Position ABB as a thought leader through speaking engagements, panels, white papers, and industry collaboration.  

• Actively participate in and support priority trade events, conferences, and customer forums to strengthen ABB’s market presence.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.  

• 12+ years of experience in electrification, power, digital infrastructure, or related industries, with experience in marketing, product management, segment leadership, or sales.  

• Proven expertise in marketing strategy, market intelligence, customer experience, and campaign development/execution. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple functions and influence without direct authority.  

• Exhibits a high say/do ratio—sets clear commitments and delivers results with consistency and credibility.  

• Ability to travel up to 30% within the U.S.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate across all levels; Ability to edit and refine documents/ communications is highly preferred.

• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is essential. Track record of work in fast paced and dynamic business environment; Curiosity, a commitment to follow through and excellent problem- solving skills are essential to success.

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.

More About Us

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.

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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)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays.  Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.  Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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