LATAM Business Development Manager – Autonomous Operations for Mining

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Cluster Manager, Mining & Materials – South America

Mission of the Role

Are you passionate about shaping the future of mining through cutting-edge automation, digital solutions, and artificial intelligence? ABB is looking for a LATAM Business Development – Autonomous Operations to join our Process Industries team, acting across Brazil, Peru, and Chile .

If you have deep expertise in the mining industry, a strong understanding of automation and digital technologies, and the ability to engage C-level stakeholders in consultative conversations, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface with mining customers across Latin America, understanding their operational challenges and translating them into Autonomous Operations solutions.
• Lead consultative engagements with key accounts, listening, analyzing, and designing tailored solutions that combine automation, digital, and AI capabilities.
• Develop and articulate the solution architecture for Autonomous Operations, bridging customer needs with ABB's technology portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and internal teams to drive solution development and ensure alignment between market demand and product roadmap.
• Create and materialize business opportunities by identifying customer pain points and building compelling value propositions, from concept to solution design.
• Navigate executive-level conversations (C-Level), positioning ABB as a strategic partner in the journey toward autonomous mining operations.
• Support the go-to-market strategy for Autonomous Operations in the mining segment, with a focus on concentrator plants.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in the mining industry, with solid knowledge of mineral processing operations (especially concentrator plants).
• Proven experience in automation and/or digital solutions applied to industrial environments ability to connect both worlds.
• Strong executive-level communication skills ability to engage, influence, and build trust with C-level stakeholders.
• Analytical and consultative mindset ability to listen, synthesize complex information, and translate it into structured solution designs.
• Fluent/Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
• Availability for frequent travel (minimum 50% of the time) across Brazil, Peru, Chile, and the broader LATAM region.

Nice to Have / Differentiators

• Experience with AI/ML-based solutions or predictive analytics applied to industrial operations.
• Familiarity with ABB's automation portfolio (e.g., ABB Ability ™ System 800xA, MineOptimize).
• Previous experience in business development, pre-sales, or solution consulting in the mining or heavy industry sector.
• Background in remote operations centers or integrated operations environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a pioneering initiative within ABB, developing Autonomous Operations solutions that are defining the next era of the mining industry.
• A role with high strategic visibility, working directly with major mining clients and ABB's global R&D teams.
• Collaborative environment with continuous learning, advanced technologies, and strong development culture.
• Growth possibilities within a solid career path inside ABB's Process Industries division.

About ABB's Process Industries Division

ABB's Process Industries division is a global leader in delivering integrated automation, electrification, and digital solutions for complex industrial environments. In the mining sector, ABB partners with the world's largest mining companies to drive the transition from manual and remote operations toward fully autonomous mining combining real-time data analytics, AI-driven decision-making, and advanced process automation . With a robust portfolio including ABB Ability

™ System 800xA, Collaborative Operations Centers, and MineOptimize solutions, ABB enables mining operations to become safer, more efficient, and more sustainable

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