ABB Ltd

Product Group Manager - Variable Speed Technology

ABB Ltd$130K — $155K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree with 12-14 years of B2B product management experience in industrial manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of motors, including OEM, HVAC, and related applications.
  • Proven track record in product portfolio strategy and market analysis for business growth.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with exceptional stakeholder management abilities.
  • Familiarity with product management tools like SAP and Salesforce; PMP and Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred.
  • Valid work authorization in the US required.

Responsibilities

  • Drive portfolio strategy for Variable Speed Technology by optimizing product segmentation and margin performance.
  • Establish and enhance product management processes through SLA governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct market intelligence to analyze customer needs and competitive dynamics for effective product positioning.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in developing market-driven product requirements and support new product development initiatives.
  • Maintain accountability among teams to achieve business outcomes through collaboration and tracking metrics.

Benefits

  • Choice of two medical plan options and two dental plan options.
  • Vision coverage and company-paid life insurance.
  • Short and long term disability benefits paid by the company.
  • Paid parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401k savings plan with company contributions and employee stock acquisition plan.
  • 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Global Business Line Leader - Material Movement & Specialty Solutions

The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Your role and responsibilities:

The Product Group Manager - Variable Speed Technology will be responsible for driving strategic simplification of the product portfolio by maintaining service level agreement (SLA) metrics and standard processes, and leading market and competitive intelligence efforts. This role will also be responsible for creating market and product requirement documents to support new product innovation and vitality initiatives. The role will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Sales, to keep teams accountable and achieve optimal business outcomes.

Our Team Dynamics

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.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Drive NEMA Motors Variable Speed Technology portfolio strategy and product line simplification by optimizing SKU rationalization, portfolio segmentation, margin performance, and alignment with customer and business growth objectives.
  • Establish and improve product management operating processes through SLA governance, standardized workflows, visual management, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and accountability.
  • Lead market intelligence and strategic planning efforts by analyzing customer needs, industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities to guide product positioning, pricing, and investment decisions.
  • Champion innovation and team performance by leading product managers, developing market-driven product requirements, supporting new product development initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver business results.


Qualifications for the role:
  • Bachelor's Degree with minimum 12 years progressive experience OR Associate's Degree with minimum 14 of progressive experience in B2B product management, product marketing, commercialization, or portfolio management within industrial manufacturing. Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline - preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of motors or rotating equipment, with experience in OEM, HVAC, pump, compressor, or other motor-driven equipment applications - preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in product portfolio strategy, market analysis, new product commercialization, and leading cross-functional initiatives that drive business growth and profitability.
  • Strong business and financial acumen with exceptional stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and influence skills.
  • Proficiency with product management and business tools, like SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, AI-enabled market intelligence platforms; Lean 6 Sigma, PMP and/or Product Management certifications are a plus.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program


Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)


Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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