Transformation Project Manager, Payroll & Employee Lifecycle at ABB Robotics (Temporary role, 1 year)

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. 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. This Position reports to: Global Payroll Transformation and M&A Lead 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 our people processes and systems. To support this journey, we are looking for an experienced Transformation Project Manager to 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 of significant change and 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 to establish future-ready payroll and employee lifecycle processes. The position is a temporary assignment ending October 31, 2027. Location: Flexible within Europe, with a preference for candidates located in Poland, Spain, or the Nordic countries. Your responsibilities will include: 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 and Swedish. Experience with Strada, divestments, or carve-out projects is considered an advantage. Experience supporting organizations operating across Nordic countries. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change management skills. Extensive project management experience within payroll, HR transformation, or shared services environments. Proven experience leading payroll implementation projects in complex, multinational organizations. Strong experience with 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. A Bachelor's degree 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. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.