Transformation Project Manager, Payroll & Employee Lifecycle at ABB Robotics (Te

Your role and responsibilities

As ABB Robotics prepares for an exciting new chapter as a standalone global leader in automation, we are undertaking a major transformation of ourpeopleprocesses and systems. To support this journey, we are looking for an experiencedTransformation Project Managerto lead payroll and employee lifecycle transformation initiatives across multiple countries.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future payroll landscape of a global organization during a period ofsignificant changeand growth. You will work in an international environment, collaborating with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, external partners, and senior stakeholders worldwide.

As Transformation Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end payroll transformation and implementation projects, ensuring successful delivery from discovery and design through deployment and stabilization. You will serve as a key partner to the Global Payroll Transformation Lead and work closely with both local and global stakeholders toestablishfuture-ready payroll and employee lifecycle processes.

The position is atemporary assignment ending October 31, 2027.

Location:Flexiblewithin Europe, with a preference for candidateslocatedin Poland, Spain, or the Nordic countries.

Yourresponsibilitieswillinclude:

• Leading payroll and employee lifecycle transformation projects across multiple countries.

• Driving local country discovery activities to understand current processes and define future-state solutions.

• Managing project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.

• Coordinating with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure successful implementation and integration.

• Facilitating workshops, gathering business requirements, and supporting solution design.

• Overseeing testing activities, payroll validations, and go-live readiness.

• Supporting change management, training, and transition into operational support.

• Ensuring compliance with local legislation, payroll regulations, and company policies.

• Providing regular project updates and recommendations to senior leadership and program stakeholders.

Qualifications for the role

We are looking for a proactive project leader who thrives in transformation environments and enjoys working across cultures, functions, and geographies.

You are likely to have:

• Fluency in English andSwedish.

• Experience with Strada, divestments, or carve-out projects is considered an advantage.

• Experience supporting organizationsoperatingacrossNordiccountries.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication,and changemanagement skills.

• Extensive project management experience withinpayroll, HR transformation, or shared servicesenvironments.

• Proven experience leading payroll implementation projects in complex, multinational organizations.

• Strong experiencewith Workday,including payroll-related processes and integrations.

• Solid understanding of payroll operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.

• Experience working with global and cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for key workshops and project milestones.

• ABachelor'sdegree or equivalent professional experience.

More about us

ABB Robotics is a global technology leader enabling customers to become more productive, flexible, and sustainable through automation. As we prepare to become an independent company, you will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most exciting transformation journeys in our industry while working alongside highly skilled colleagues from across the world.

If you are motivated by driving change, building new ways of working, and delivering business-critical transformation projects, we look forward to hearing from you.

Recruiting Manager: Ana Rojas. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Sandström, +4672 525 90 30; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4670 632 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +4673 030 30 36.

We look forward to receiving your application. Last day to apply is September 8.