Strategic Marketing Manager, Data Centers

ABB

. As a Strategic Marketing Manager, Data Center, you will lead market‑driven growth initiatives for the U.S.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeCary • New Jersey, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,500 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Strategic Marketing Manager, Data Center, you will lead market‑driven growth initiatives for the U.S. Data Center market.
This role is responsible for defining and activating strategic marketing programs aligned with ABB Electrification’s strategy, positioning ABB as a trusted technology partner.
This is a cross‑functional role working closely with commercial, product, marketing, strategy, and external industry stakeholders.
Success in this role requires market insight, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate business strategy into impactful marketing execution and storytelling.
Develop segment‑specific strategies for the U.S. data center market, translating long‑term business priorities into clear go‑to‑market plans and measurable campaign objectives.
Deliver data‑driven insights on customer needs, technology trends, regulatory factors, and competitor activity to guide strategic decisions and identify emerging opportunities.
Lead cross‑functional campaign planning and activation, ensuring consistent messaging, strong value propositions, and alignment across digital, events, content, and partner channels.
Elevate ABB’s presence in the data center ecosystem through industry participation, speaking engagements, and thought‑leadership initiatives that strengthen brand positioning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field and 12+ years of experience in electrification, power, digital infrastructure, or related industries, including experience in marketing, product management, or sales; or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in the data center or digital infrastructure market (hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or mission‑critical facilities), specifically within the US market.
Proven expertise in marketing strategy, market intelligence, customer experience, and campaign development/execution.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple functions and influence without direct authority.
Exhibits a high say/do ratio—sets clear commitments and delivers results with consistency and credibility.
Strong analytical, communication, and executive‑level presentation skills.
Ability to travel up to 30% within the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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Hard Skills & Tools

marketing strategymarket intelligencecustomer experiencecampaign developmentdata analysisstrategic marketinggo-to-market planningstorytellingdigital marketingcross-functional collaboration

Soft Skills

strategic thinkinginfluence without authoritycommunication skillsexecutive-level presentationanalytical skillscommitmentcredibilityresults-orientedteam collaborationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree