Mid Level A&R Manager Jobs
Mid level a&r manager jobs go to professionals ready to own artist development projects, lead label negotiations with limited oversight, and mentor coordinators entering the field. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Amazon, Riot Games, and KPMG hiring at this level now.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Chapter Lead (ELSP Pilot)
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will contribute significantly to successful project outcomes within technology, product, and solution development, including associated Intellectual Property (IP).
You will act as a key point of expertise in Research & Development, troubleshooting, and product engineering support. You will also apply your deep technical knowledge to propose and implement innovative ideas that strengthen our technology roadmap.
This role is an onsite in Richmond, VA and supports the Critical Power Group.
Our product portfolio spans Power Conditioning Product and Medium Voltage UPS systems.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintaining recognized expertise by integrating the latest developments in tools, technologies, and methodologies.
- Identifying new approaches to technical challenges by forming hypotheses and validating innovative concepts.
- Documenting findings, designs, and engineering work to support ongoing improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Contributing to IP generation in your area of specialization and supporting project-level IP strategy.
- Lead design and engineering of MV switchgear systems, including air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) solutions.
- Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection & control philosophies.
- Specify and select components: circuit breakers, contactors, relays, busbars, CTs/VTs, and interlocking systems.
- Perform electrical calculations: short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, thermal, and dielectric analyses.
- Analyze and interpret customer technical specifications and design tailored switchgear solutions.
You will join a highly skilled, collaborative, and supportive R&D team where your creative ideas and technical insights will help shape the next generation of power conditioning solutions.
Job Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics Engineering; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
- Advanced expertise in Power Electronics with a minimum of 5 years’ experience designing and maintaining power electronic systems within specialist teams.
- Demonstrated experience as a project leader or senior project contributor, with strong understanding of tools, methodologies, and best practices — and the ability to guide junior colleagues.
- Strong understanding of 3-phase systems and Power Electronics; additional knowledge of power systems, AutoCAD, or circuit simulation tools is advantageous.
- Proven ability to apply innovative thinking and technical creativity across complex R&D assignments.
- Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in USA.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- 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.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Chapter Lead (ELSP Pilot)
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will contribute significantly to successful project outcomes within technology, product, and solution development, including associated Intellectual Property (IP).
You will act as a key point of expertise in Research & Development, troubleshooting, and product engineering support. You will also apply your deep technical knowledge to propose and implement innovative ideas that strengthen our technology roadmap.
This role is an onsite in Richmond, VA and supports the Critical Power Group.
Our product portfolio spans Power Conditioning Product and Medium Voltage UPS systems.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintaining recognized expertise by integrating the latest developments in tools, technologies, and methodologies.
- Identifying new approaches to technical challenges by forming hypotheses and validating innovative concepts.
- Documenting findings, designs, and engineering work to support ongoing improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Contributing to IP generation in your area of specialization and supporting project-level IP strategy.
- Lead design and engineering of MV switchgear systems, including air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) solutions.
- Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection & control philosophies.
- Specify and select components: circuit breakers, contactors, relays, busbars, CTs/VTs, and interlocking systems.
- Perform electrical calculations: short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, thermal, and dielectric analyses.
- Analyze and interpret customer technical specifications and design tailored switchgear solutions.
You will join a highly skilled, collaborative, and supportive R&D team where your creative ideas and technical insights will help shape the next generation of power conditioning solutions.
Job Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics Engineering; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
- Advanced expertise in Power Electronics with a minimum of 5 years’ experience designing and maintaining power electronic systems within specialist teams.
- Demonstrated experience as a project leader or senior project contributor, with strong understanding of tools, methodologies, and best practices — and the ability to guide junior colleagues.
- Strong understanding of 3-phase systems and Power Electronics; additional knowledge of power systems, AutoCAD, or circuit simulation tools is advantageous.
- Proven ability to apply innovative thinking and technical creativity across complex R&D assignments.
- Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in USA.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- 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.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Mid Level A&R Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level a&r manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just support. Highlight projects where you identified, signed, or developed talent independently, campaigns you drove from pitch to release, and relationships you built with artists and producers. Applications that show concrete creative and commercial outcomes, rather than tasks completed under supervision, stand out at this level. A strong roster of work and clear aesthetic point of view matter as much as tenure.
Which companies hire mid level a&r managers?
Companies hiring mid level a&r managers right now include Amazon, Riot Games, and KPMG, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from major and independent labels, music publishing houses, streaming platforms with original content divisions, and entertainment companies building in-house music operations.
Are there remote mid level a&r manager jobs?
Yes, though the role skews in-person given studio sessions, artist meetings, and industry events. About 8% of mid level a&r manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at companies headquartered in major music markets like Los Angeles and New York.
How do I move up to a mid level a&r manager role?
Moving into mid level typically means building a record of independent creative decisions over your first few years, not just assisting on them. Focus on deepening your genre expertise, taking ownership of at least one artist relationship or project from start to finish, and demonstrating that your signings or creative direction produce measurable results. Relationships with producers, managers, and attorneys built over time also signal readiness for greater responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level a&r managers?
Mid Level a&r manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the mid level because they need professionals who can operate with creative autonomy, manage artist relationships independently, and contribute directly to catalog growth and commercial performance.