Global Product Manager

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This position reports to

Chapter Lead

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to drive strategy and shape product portfolio through innovative offering development that address customer challenges . Each day, you will work with cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and manage the complete product lifecycle from customer needs identification to post-sale support . You will also showcase your expertise by defining product offering, pricing strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maximizing profitability across global markets .

This role is global and contributing to the Electrification business, Smart Power division in the Agile Unit Distribution and Energy Management. Main stakeholders are Sales, Marketing, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain Management, and Engineering teams. In this role, you will be part of a fully autonomous and empowered Agile Team, focusing on Transfer Switching Product portfolio . You will report to the Product Management Switches & Fusegear Chapter Lead.

The work model for the role is Hybrid (partially onsite and partially remote) #LI hybrid

This role is primarily based in Finland, China or France. We welcome applications from candidates in neighboring regions who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and alignment with our requirements.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Conducting market intelligence and portfolio gap analysis to identify emerging customer needs, competitive positioning, and new market opportunities; driving strategic decisions on product development and lifecycle management to ensure profitability and market relevance.
• Defining product specifications, value propositions, pricing strategies, and business plans for current and new product offering; monitoring costs and providing actionable insights to operations functions to maximize competitiveness and customer ROI.
• Managing the complete product lifecycle from introduction to phase-out, including setting performance metrics, planning enhancements or cost reductions, and overseeing stage gates for new development projects that address evolving customer requirements.
• Driving market communication strategies, including launch planning and execution, while managing go-to-market channels with partners, Marketing, and Sales teams to ensure optimal market coverage and clear articulation of customer value and total cost of ownership.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative team, where you will be able to thrive while co-creating products and working across diverse functions and markets.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in product management, customer needs analysis, and portfolio lifecycle management.
• You have 5-7+ years of experience in product management, strategic planning, and market-driven portfolio development , ideally working as a Product Manager with low voltage electrification solutions or technology solutions.
• You are highly focused on customer outcomes , business planning, pricing models and market analysis .
• You are passionate about cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and product delivery , combined with strong strategic thinking, systems thinking, and problem-solving abilities .
• You have a master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or management engineering, with demonstrated track record in strategic solution/portfolio management. Experience in low-voltage applications, particularly in high-power electrical distribution (circuit breakers, switchgears, automatic transfer switches, etc.).
• You are familiar with Agile methodology and a mindset geared toward innovation will be advantageous.
• You are at ease communicating in English; additional language skills (e.g., German, Italian, French) are a plus.

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to impact global markets, lead innovation and develop your strategic business acumen in a multinational environment.

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Professional development and training opportunities
• International career growth opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

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.