Local Product Manager – Motors and Drives

About the role

ABB is looking for a Local Product Manager in Shanghai to manage the marketing of its offerings to targeted market segments and oversee them through their entire lifecycle, in line with market needs and the division's strategy and targets. The role is onsite and contributes to the Traction business in China, reporting to the Business Manager - E2E. It is accountable for the long-term profitable growth of an offer.

Key responsibilities

• Lead market intelligence analysis, identify gaps in the portfolio against competitors and new market opportunities, and own the technical and market specifications of the offer.
• Determine an offering business plan, lead customer need and value analysis, plan the roadmap to create maximum value and follow up on portfolio performance.
• Manage the offer lifecycle: analyze current offers, define and track performance metrics, and decide on obsolescence and end-of-life to meet market requirements and maximise profitability.
• Set targets, monitor offering costs and give input to operations functions such as supply chain, engineering and production to boost competitiveness and profitability.

Required profile

• Immersed in motors and drives technology and the railway and mobile e-power markets.
• 8+ years of experience in product management, R&D, engineering or operations.
• Qualified in motors or drives platforms.
• Passionate about communication in an international environment and new motors and/or drives technology.
• Proven experience in new product development and product management in the motors or drives industry.
• Comfortable communicating in English and Chinese.