Medium Voltage Drives Portfolio Expert

BlackBerry Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Motion Services in Bengaluru (Peenya) seeks a seasoned Portfolio/Product Manager for MV Drives Modernization. You will own global modernization offerings, including lifecycle upgrades, retrofit solutions, and obsolescence management, driving value-based services and digital upgrades.

Lead cross-functional teams to develop retrofit kits, tools, and solution guides; enable sales through brochures and training, while validating solutions with customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of MV Drives, Service, Product Management, or Retrofit Projects.
• Strong technical expertise in MV Drive systems including VFDs, LCI, power electronics, control systems, and motors.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the global modernization portfolio for MV drives across regions.
• Define customer-centric modernization offerings and pricing strategies.
• Lead stage-gate NPIs and launches; support sales with technical brochures and tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and product teams to develop retrofit kits and documentation.
• Engage with customers and regional teams to validate solutions and gather feedback.

Skills

MV Drives

Service Business

Product Management

Retrofit Projects

Lifecycle management

Digital service solutions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ACS1000/ACS5000/ACS6000/LCI

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Service ManagerYour role and responsibilities (Mandatory)As a Portfolio/Product Manager for MV Drives Modernization, you will be responsible for managing and developing the modernization service offerings for ABB's MV drive installed base, including lifecycle upgrades,retrofit solutions, obsolescence management, and value-based service innovations. This role ensures that ABB maintains a competitive and customer-relevant portfolio, enabling lifecycle extension, digitalization, andperformance improvement for aging assets.The work model for the role is: #LI:onsiteThis role is contributing to the ABB Motion Services Business Division based out at Peenya- Bangalore, India.You will be mainly accountable for:Own and manage the global modernization portfolio for MV drives (ACS1000, ACS5000, ACS6000, LCI, etc.), covering hardware, software, and digital upgrade solutions.Analyze installed base and lifecycle status to identify modernization opportunities, segment markets, and define customer-centric strategies across regions.Define and drive value propositions for key modernization offerings like control retrofits, IGBT/IGCT upgrades, transformer relay replacements, and drive-to-drive conversions.Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, and global product teams to develop new retrofit kits, tools, documentation, and solution guides.Lead product development and launches through the stage-gate (NPI/NPI-lite) process, ensuring timely delivery of scalable modernization solutions.Support sales enablement by creating technical brochures, training sales and service teams, and developing value-based selling tools.Engage with key customers and regional teams to validate solutions, gather feedback, and align offerings with market needs.Monitor performance and profitability, define pricing strategies, and drive commercial models like bundled parts, turnkey solutions, and engineering kits.Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.Minimum 8 years of experience in MV Drives, Service Business, Product Management, or Retrofit Projects.Strong technical expertise in MV Drive systems including VFDs, LCI, power electronics, control systems, and motors.Demonstrated success in service portfolio management and/or selling modernization and retrofit solutions.Hands-on experience with ABB MV Drives such as ACS1000, ACS5000, ACS6000, or LCI is preferred.Familiarity with lifecycle management strategies, obsolescence handling, and installed base analytics.Exposure to digital service solutions (e.g., condition monitoring, remote support, asset management) and certification in product management frameworks like SAFe PM/PO or PM STAR is a plus.More about us (Mandatory)ABB Motion Services serve customers around the globe with innovative services to maximize performance, uptime and energy efficiency throughout the lifetime of electrical motion solutions. Electrical motion is applied everywhere in industries, cities, infrastructure and transportation and is a cornerstone of the energy revolution. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We drive innovations through digitalization and makethe difference for our customers and partners every day. ABB Motion keeps the world turning, while saving energy every day.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.Recruitment Fraud WarningABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process.View current job openings and apply at: https://careers.abb/global/en/homeFor more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning