Johan Backlund

Johan Backlund is an experienced R&D Software Manager at ABB Robotics, where responsibilities include leading the Global Center of Excellence for Process Improvement within the IIoT Platform & Applications sector, managing over 20 agile teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Previously, Johan served as an R&D Team Manager in ABB Industrial Automation, overseeing the development of a digital platform for industrial IoT solutions. Other roles at ABB included Product Owner and Project Manager, focusing on process automation projects and product development. Before ABB, Johan worked as a Project Manager at Uponor, leading projects in indoor climate and water systems. Educational qualifications include a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Nercia, Certified SAFe Agilist, and various certifications in Scrum and project management, along with a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.