Team Leader - Product Management (80-100%)

Team Leader – Product Management (80-100%) At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration – combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities – are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This position reports to Head of Global Product Management Your role and responsibilities ABB’s Traction division is a pioneering technology leader that offers innovative and energy efficient traction systems for railway rolling stock, electric buses, mining and off-road utility vehicles. Our state of the art and comprehensive portfolio of traction equipment and high-performance battery energy storage systems help customers all over the world to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions that gives our work a powerful sense of purpose. We are seeking a highly experienced professional to lead our global product management team that is accelerating the transformation of the transport sector to a low carbon and sustainable future. Develop and lead high-performing product teams, fostering a culture of transparency, continuous learning, and collaboration. Empower teams by providing opportunities for growth, development, and learning. Define and manage product requirements and market specifications for existing products, ensuring alignment with customer needs and the long-term strategic objectives of sustainable growth and profitability. Analyze product performance, set metrics, track progress, and take corrective actions such as product improvements, cost-cutting, or phase-outs. Make data-driven decisions about product enhancements, cost reductions and plan for product obsolescence while ensuring alignment with market demand and profitability goals. Develop clear customer value propositions per segment to ensure the products are well-positioned and aligned with market as well as customer needs. Conduct thorough market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes. Stay updated on relevant regulations and standards that impact the market and product development. Identify gaps in the current product portfolio, comparing it to competitors and emerging market opportunities. Develop product roadmap and detailed business plans to bridge portfolio gaps and capitalize on new opportunities. Act as the technical interface between customers and internal teams (Sales, Engineering, R&D, operations etc.), ensure their buy-in and convert opportunities/ challenging technical concepts to projects and successful products. Provide regular volume forecasts to ensure supply chain and production can meet customer demands. Work with operations to set product cost targets and maximize competitiveness while keeping profitability in mind. Continuously improve product management processes and tools as well as their interface & collaboration with other functions. Lead the development of product training materials and programs for both internal teams and external customers. Build and sustain trustful relationships with customers by understanding and meeting their needs. Handle challenging customer issues, non-conformities, and escalations with tact and efficiency. Qualifications for the role Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent area of studies. Over 10 years of experience in an industrial environment covering roles in engineering, R&D and product management with a preference for experience in more than one area. Expertise in power electronic converters or variable frequency drives with knowledge of the railway and/or e-Mobility sectors being a significant advantage. Proven track record in managing products globally specifically in the field of power electronics for mobile applications with a strong focus on energy efficiency. Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach, strategic mindset and strong problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated ability to lead by influence, adopting a collaborative and solution-oriented approach. Skilled in managing complex customer relationships and effectively resolving escalations. More about us ABB Traction is the leading provider of traction technologies, driving innovation in rail and e-mobility. Our traction, auxiliary and energy storage solutions make transportation easier, saving energy every day. Our people and our culture are the foundation of our success. All of us together make the difference for our customers every day. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process is being led by Peter Reinhardt, Talent Partner ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website ABB Data Privacy Statement: #J-18808-Ljbffr