Global Product Manager, User Tools

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What we believe in

ABB Drive Products is a trusted provider of automation solutions to OEMs and system integrators for machinery segment. Our goal is to deliver product bundles of Drives, Servos, and PLCs that are easy to integrate and quick to implement. A critical part of this value proposition is the software user tools that support engineering and field deployment, simplify commissioning, improve usability, and enhance overall customer experience.

We are seeking a knowledgeable Product Manager to oversee the management of requirements for user tool integration. The perfect applicant will possess a solid foundation in assisting clients with industrial automation solutions and a comprehensive grasp of the difficulties encountered by OEMs and system integrators. You will play a key role in converting client needs into practical product specifications, enhancing usability, and guaranteeing that our tools provide significant benefits in actual implementations.

This position plays a crucial role, bridging product development, user experience, and technological advancement. Your contributions will greatly determine the ways our products are adopted, utilized, and assessed throughout the industry.

The preferred locations for this role are in our Centre of Expertise in China – Beijing or Nanjing locations, Bangalore India or Heidelberg Germany. You will have dotted line reporting to our division digital lead 

Your role and responsibilities

Oversee the development and execution of the product vision, roadmap, and integration for user and engineering tools, while managing requirements through analysis of customer feedback and market conditions. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, UX, and field teams to deliver intuitive, high-performance tools that are aligned with customer workflows and underlying hardware capabilities. Ensure continuous improvement in usability and integration efficiency, represent the voice of the customer throughout product decision-making and development, and support go-to-market initiatives as well as internal enablement for software tools 

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• A bachelor's degree in software engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline, along with documented experience in product management for industrial software tools is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of drives, servos, PLCs, and industrial automation systems, along with experience in commissioning workflows and engineering platforms.
• Demonstrated background in supporting OEMs and system integrators with automation solutions.
• Proficient communication, cross-functional leadership, and customer-focused skills, complemented by keen analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Qualifications for the role:

• Shows dedication to addressing customer needs by recognizing and comprehending their expectations, thereby ensuring satisfaction and developing ongoing business partnerships.
• Encourages collaboration by uniting individuals and teams to work towards common objectives, assisted by effective intercultural communication abilities.
• Maintains awareness of market conditions and competitor developments to anticipate trends and inform decisions.
• Works collaboratively with teams and within the organization by exchanging insights, promoting teamwork, and enhancing collective outcomes.
• Displays admirable self-discipline and trust by regularly fulfilling responsibilities and working to improve personal achievements.

More about us

Our mission in Information Systems (IS) is to make the most of information technology to offer valuable, reliable, and progressive IS services for ABB. If you demonstrate a thorough understanding of technology and a commitment to advancing our capabilities, we look forward to connecting with you.

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