Application Specialist - IS

About this role

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:

Regional IS Manager APAC ABB Robotics

• India

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage the entire application lifecycle including design, strategy, and execution. Each day, you will ensure the application works reliably, serves its users, and remains fit for purpose for supported business processes to deliver value to the organization. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring application security and compliance, in line with external and internal regulations.

• The work model for the role is: #Li_onsite
• This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics in Bangalore, India
• You will be mainly accountable for:
• Own and manage the IS Robotics application landscape across the full lifecycle, including design, build, implementation, rollout, support, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and availability of CRM, ERP, and non-ERP applications while proactively identifying and resolving system issues.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, global teams, and external partners to translate business requirements into scalable and effective technology solutions.
• Lead incident, problem, and change management activities, ensuring adherence to ITIL standards and minimizing business disruption.
• Drive application modernization, automation, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MCA, or a related discipline.
• 10 to 12 years of experience in application support, application management, or enterprise IT systems.
• Strong experience managing CRM, ERP, and enterprise application environments with a solid understanding of end-to-end business processes.
• Proven expertise in application architecture, system integration, solution design, implementation, and support.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Workday, Azure, VMware, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience working in cross-functional global teams and managing multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, incident management, change management, and service delivery best practices.
• Experience in automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Exposure to virtualization, cloud platforms, and infrastructure technologies is an advantage.

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