Product Manager / Global Product Specialist

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Your role and responsibilities
In this position, you will optimize the product portfolio and return on investment in the field of Softstarter solutions in the global and agile team of “Develop solutions: Motor starting”. You will ensure that ABB has a full understanding of market requirements and is able to transform these requirements into solution specifications and development activities. Moreover, product management is responsible for promote, support and maintain existing offering. As a Product manager you will be a key player in bringing the customer voice into the ABB organization.
•Carry the voice of the customer and explore, follow, understand current and predict future market & customer requirements their impact on existing and future products and systems.
•Identify business opportunities and create business case for products and systems development projects.
•Define and plan long-term strategic ambitions, support and develop product line strategy for assigned products.
•For assigned products, follow up business performance and maintain, keep agile units, sales and channels informed, and drive improvement actions.
•Support Marketing communication team with appropriated content and documentation for promotional and marketing communication activities.
•Maintain and follow annual cycle of activities to govern product management for assigned products or services.
•Embedding sustainability and circularity principles in everyday activities as both the right thing to do and a business opportunity
Qualifications for the role
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
Professional Experience: Over 3 years in product management or sales within the electrification sector, with a solid technical foundation and strong business acumen.
Personal Attributes: Ambitious, self-motivated, and customer-focused, with a keen awareness of market and competitor dynamics. A solution-oriented team player who listens and collaborates, but who also can work independently with excellent prioritization skills and ability to quickly generate results.
Adaptability: Resilient in dynamic environments, with a structured approach and the ability to see the bigger picture.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in both written and spoken English.

More about us
Recruiting Manager: Joakim Jansson. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Senad Huijc, +46 21 320 302; Unionen: Johan Lundström, +46 21 320 364; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21 328 547. Talent Partner Ludvig Ahlqvist.
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Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.
Welcome to apply the latest by November 1st 2024. We reserve the right to withdraw this posting at any time.
We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in PDF are appreciated).
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