Product Manager

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ABB'sTraction division is a pioneering technology leader thatoffersinnovative and energy efficient traction systems for railway rolling stock, electric buses,miningand off-roadutilityvehicles.

Ourstate of the artandcomprehensiveportfoliooftractionconverters,motors,auxiliarypowersuppliesandhigh-performance

Li-ionbatteryenergy storage systemshelpcustomersall over the worldto improve energy efficiencyandreduce emissions that gives our work a powerful sense of purpose.

We are seeking an experienced traction equipment specialist to join our product management team s is a unique opportunity to advance your career with a global technology leader, working alongside a highly skilled and dynamic team. Together, we are shaping the future of transportation by accelerating the shift toward low-carbon and sustainable mobility solutions. Ifyou'reready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to take the next step with us.

As the Local Product Manager, you will work closely with local sales managers and global product teams to drive the long-term profitable growth of the traction division's product portfolio inthe US.A very good understanding of power electronic systems togetherwith domain and market know-howare essential to be successful in this role and toleveragethe full potential of the product to successfully meet customer needs

This role supports Motion Traction Division in the United States. The selected candidate can work Hybrid in Mechanicsville, VA (US Traction HQ), New Berlin, WI, Mebane, NC or Raleigh NC (Other ABB physical locations) OR may be remote with business travel if residing in the United States and in US Eastern Time Zone.

• Evaluate customer requirementsanddefine theoptimaltechnicalsolutionas well as scope.
• Accountable for customer acquisition and order intake together with the sales and global product management team.
• Proper hand-over of won projects to engineering,maintaining ownership of the proposed technicalsolutionand costs throughout the project phase.
• Superiorcustomerexperience:
  
  Build, foster and sustaintrustfulrelationships with customer sand provide high quality&timely technical support consistently.
• Systematically followandsummarizekey market information, market trends, technicaldevelopmentsand solutions on the market.
  
  Identifying potential gaps inABBportfolio both against competition and new market opportunities.
• Consolidate customer needs andidentifyproductimprovementsin close cooperation with global product management and R&D
• Definetheproductscustomer value proposition(for the target segment or application), ensureclearpositioningof theportfolioand support marketing communication activities. (Technical presentations, webinars, trade journal publications,social selling etc.).
• Living ABB's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in an industrial environment covering roles in engineering, R&D and technical sales with a preference for experience in more than one area OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of experience in an industrial environment covering roles in engineering, R&D and technical sales with a preference for experience in more than one area.
• Solid knowledge of power electronics, variable frequencydrivesand related drive sub-systems (e.g.,traction motor,traction transformer,traction batteries, TCMS) are necessary with experience in the railway and/or e-Mobility sectors being astrong advantage.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Have good networking skills, ability to lead by influence with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Skilled in managing complex customer relationships and effectively resolving escalations.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to…