Product Line Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · Product Management

In short

As a Product Line Manager at ABB, you will lead the product management function for the Medium Voltage Cable Accessories portfolio across EMEA & Asia. This remote role involves defining product strategies, driving portfolio growth, and managing the full product lifecycle in collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will require 7+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or business.

Responsibilities

Define and execute product line strategy and roadmap based on customer needs, market attractiveness, and competitive positioning.
Understand Medium Voltage cable accessories markets, utility requirements, and customer applications to identify portfolio gaps and growth opportunities.
Manage the full product lifecycle, including new product development, launch, profitability optimization, pricing, and phase-out.
Translate market insights into product requirements, business cases, and development priorities, partnering with R&D.
Develop and execute product launch and go-to-market strategies.
Monitor product line performance using key business metrics and drive corrective actions.
Evaluate strategic partnerships and potential M&A opportunities.
Drive alignment across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Finance.
Lead, coach, and develop Product Managers.
Ensure compliance with ABB policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Line Management, New Product Development, Business Development, or related roles within the electrification industry.
Proven Medium Voltage experience is required.
Experience in MV cable accessories, utility markets, and power distribution applications is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, industry trends, and utility qualification processes.
Demonstrated experience managing product portfolios, product lifecycle activities, new product launches, and go-to-market strategies.
Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams in an international environment.
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.
Leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire product management teams.
Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline.

Desired Qualifications

Proven Medium Voltage experience is required.
Experience in MV cable accessories, utility markets, and power distribution applications is highly preferred.
Ability to translate market insights into clear product priorities and business opportunities.
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to evaluate market opportunities, business performance, and investment decisions.

Benefits

This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate.
Commitment to transparency throughout the hiring process regarding salary range, variable compensation, and benefits package for EU candidates.
The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
Welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Skills

Product ManagementProduct Line ManagementNew Product DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentMedium VoltageMV cable accessoriesPower distributionGo-to-market strategiesR&DSalesMarketingFinanceOperations

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