Leadership Learning & Technology Specialist

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:

Talent & People Development Manager

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Position Overview

ABB is seeking an experienced Learning & Development professional to lead a strategic, combined role that bridges leadership development design and learning technology innovation. This unique opportunity allows you to shape the future of leadership learning across ABB by designing high-impact programs (focus on mid-level leaders) while simultaneously evolving the platforms and processes that enable learning excellence globally.

You will divide your time equally between creating transformative leadership development experiences (50%) and building the technology infrastructure and processes that make learning accessible and effective for all employees (50%). This is a full-time role requiring both strategic vision and hands-on execution.

Reporting to: Leadership Learning Ecosystem Lead

Location: Global (hybrid, outside Switzerland preferred)   |   Travel: ~10%

Key Responsibilities:

50% - Leadership Learning Architect

• Design and evolve a comprehensive portfolio of leadership development programs, with primary focus on mid-level managers.

• Partner with business schools and external design partners to develop innovative, blended learning experiences from concept through implementation.

• Translate business needs into scalable, future-ready learning solutions aligned with ABB's Learn, Connect & Grow framework

• Lead end-to-end program management: planning, budgeting, execution, and evaluation.

• Integrate emerging trends such as AI-driven personalization, experiential learning, digital-first methodologies, etc

• Drive continuous improvement using analytics, participant feedback, and impact measurement.

50% - LMS/LXP Process and Experience Functional Lead

• Oversee core LMS/LXP platform implementation, rollout, and adoption across all user groups.

• Manage governance, process design, documentation, and continuous improvement of core LMS/LXP and processes in collaboration with the HR Experience and Business teams

• Ensure compliance with global data privacy and AI governance standards (GDPR).

• Define and execute global functional strategy for learning technology with emphasis on AI-enabled capabilities: personalization engines, skills inference, content curation, and adaptive learning.

• Stay current with trends in learning science, educational technology, Generative AI, and skills intelligence platforms.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with learning teams, business leaders, SMEs, and end users globally to align initiatives.

• Change Management: Lead platform rollouts, program launches, and process improvements; oversee training for administrators and superusers.

• Project & Program Management: Ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget across multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Vendor Management: Manage contracts, quality assurance, cost-efficiency, and performance.

• Thought Leadership: Serve as internal expert on learning innovation and learning technology strategy.

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Required Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, or related field (Master's preferred).

10+ years in Learning & Development with proven success designing and delivering leadership programs in global environments.

Demonstrated experience partnering with business schools and external providers to develop and evolve leadership curricula.

Proven expertise in program and project management in multinational, complex organizations.

Technical & Functional Skills

Deep expertise in instructional design methodologies: blended learning, experiential learning, coaching-based development, microlearning, and digital-first approaches.

Advanced knowledge of learning standards (SCORM, xAPI, cmi5) and LMS/LXP platform technologies.

Hands-on expertise in AI/Generative AI applications in learning design: content creation, recommendation engines, adaptive learning, and personalization.

Proven ability to (co-)lead LMS/LXP implementation, platform optimization, and process redesign.

Strong proficiency with system integration, APIs, and enterprise systems connectivity.

Data analytics capability for learning impact measurement and skills intelligence.

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking).

Leadership & Personal Qualities

Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Proven change management capabilities in complex, global organizations.

Strategic thinking combined with strong operational execution.

Global mindset with experience leading initiatives across diverse regions and cultures.

Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging trends in L&D and technology.

Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous).

Ability to balance creative innovation with practical business constraints.

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.