This Position reports to:

Global Head of Strategy Business Development

Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the chance to support the Drive Products division in accessing the startup ecosystem and searching for technologies and solutions. Each day, you will help educate the business on disruptive technology opportunities and game changing business models. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting the development of businesses strategy for technology ventures. The work model for the role is: #Li_Hybrid This role is contributing to the Drive Products division of ABB Motion globally. It is based in Bangalore, India. Main stakeholders are the leadership team of the Drive Products division. You will be mainly accountable for:

- Managing the full lifecycle ofstart-upengagementand innovation ecosystems in India but also with a focus on global division needs
- identifying key areas of interestwith input from main stakeholders (BL India, global RD, PM, Strategy teams)
- pipelinebuilding,
- target developmentand negotiation,
- deal execution
- post-investmentmanagement

Qualifications for the role

- Industrial/Manufacturing Industry Experience(prior exposure to drives technology, industrial automation, or adjacent sectors)
- 5+ years preferred in the full life cycle ofstart-upengagementand innovation ecosystems with a focus on India




- Up-to-date familiarity with latest technological trends industrial and factory automation such as artificial intelligence. Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and PLCs is plus.
- Understanding of global markets and competitive landscapesin the drives industry and, more broadly, in factory and industrial automation
- Understanding of financial reporting and competitive analysis
- Technology Market Scouting(experience in technology assessments, white-space analysis, or innovation scouting)
- Project Management Cross-functional Leadership(experience working with RD, strategy, finance, and legal teams to drive complex projects)
- Education:Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in a relevant field such as: Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering) (for understanding drives technology and industrial ecosystems) - preferred
- Business Administration (MBA), ideally combined with engineering/ industrial experience.

More about us ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your storyApply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

📌 Start-up engagement lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 ABB
📍 Bengaluru