Product Manager - IoT & CBS NAM

-; Dorval; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Product Manager in Dorval to drive profitable growth of Emergency Lighting product portfolios and oversee their life cycle. The role includes defining pricing strategies and collaborating with R&D. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in electrical industry products, strong communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree is an asset. This position is 100% remote with 40% travel required.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in a similar function.
• Strong understanding of the electrical construction/lighting industry.
• Experience in an agile organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability and life cycle of EML product portfolios.
• Oversee inventory levels and sales volumes.
• Work with R&D to evaluate product feasibility.

Skills

Technology background

Knowledge of lighting products

Product and marketing strategy management

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: Portfolio Manager.

Working as a Product Manager, you will be a key member of the NAM product management team responsible to drive profitable growth of our core Emergency Lighting (EML) Central Power Systems (Central Battery Systems, Mini/Micro Inverters) and IOT product portfolios, defining product roadmaps, marketing plans, including marketing communication, training, and sales initiatives.

Reporting to the NAM EML Product Line Manager, you will be responsible for driving the life cycle of products, systems, or services, including development, launch, maintenance, pricing and profitability of above mentioned portfolios in North America.

This role is contributing to the Electrification, Smart Buildings division of ABB.

The work model is 100% remote. This role requires traveling 40% of the time (Canada & United States).

This position is graded as Grade 12.

Responsibilities:

• Driving the profitability and life cycle of EML product portfolios by defining pricing guidelines and market position
• Overseeing inventory levels and sales volumes to ensure ability to meet customer orders, while tracking and analyzing the performance and trends of the EML product portfolios
• Working closely with R&D to propose and evaluate product feasibility projects and roadmaps for new Emergency Lighting products
• Monitoring revenues and sales trends and communicate with cross-functional manufacturing team, forecasted fluctuations providing the ability to meet customer needs, while ensuring profitable levels of inventory
• Ensuring set KPIs are reached on the life cycle of Emergency Lighting products and services
• Structuring pricing guidelines & market positioning to optimize organic growth and expand into new segments
• Providing technical and commercial assistance to the sales teams

Requirements:

• More than 5 years of experience in a similar function, with strong technology background and a good understanding of the electrical construction/lighting industry
• Sound knowledge of lighting products
• Demonstrated experience of managing product, marketing, and sales strategy
• Knowledge and experience of related products and solutions development in an agile organization
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, with strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A bachelor's degree of engineering : an asset

Inclusion & Employment Equity

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.