Master Thesis: Evolving Generation Planning for Future Product Portfolios

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

In short

ASSA ABLOY is seeking master's students for a thesis project in Spring 2027 focused on evolving generation planning for future product portfolios. This hybrid role in Stockholm involves exploring AI's role in strategic technology foresight and long-term portfolio planning.

Responsibilities

Explore ASSA ABLOY's current generation planning approach, its value, and challenges.
Investigate divisional adaptations and research on strategic technology foresight and long-term portfolio planning.
Analyze how AI can support the collection, evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of generation planning inputs and outputs.
Develop an updated, academically supported approach to generation planning.
Make generation planning more efficient, evidence-informed, and useful across diverse businesses.

Requirements

Knowledge of innovation management, product portfolio planning, and strategic foresight methods.
Practical familiarity with AI tools and an understanding of their limitations.
Comfort with facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders across functions and businesses.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Miro collaboration tool is advantageous.

Benefits

Opportunity to collaborate with an innovative company on a master's thesis.
Cutting edge technology.
Steep learning curve.
Dedicated supervisors from within the enterprise.
Share the experience with a group of fellow master's thesis students.
Work at one of ASSA ABLOY's sites in Stockholm.

Skills

AIMiro

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About ASSA ABLOY Group

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