Global Product Manager – Mv Secondary Switchgears (Ais & Gis)

Abb; Bardi; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Global Product Manager for MV Secondary Switchgears (AIS & GIS) to own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle across regions. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Operations to align priorities and ensure sustainable growth, including SF6-free initiatives.

Hybrid work with international travel is expected. Minimum 10 years in MV switchgear or related fields, and a strong track record in global product strategy and launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years in MV switchgear, product management, or related field.
• Experience in global, cross-functional environments.
• Understanding of MV switchgear applications, standards, regulatory compliance, safety, sustainability, SF6-free portfolio transition.
• Proven track record in global product strategies, roadmaps and lifecycle management.
• Experience with go-to-market, product launches and cross-regional execution.
• Cross-functional collaboration and ability to influence in matrix environments.
• Fluent English; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own global product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle priorities for MV AIS/GIS.
• Develop and maintain product business plan with objectives, investments, KPIs.
• Translate market and customer needs into product priorities.
• Build relationships with customers, utilities, markets, and stakeholders.
• Lead lifecycle from introduction to phase-out; drive new developments and cost improvements.
• Define product requirements balancing value, feasibility, cost, and time-to-market.
• Collaborate on go-to-market, sales enablement, and training.
• Plan launches and phase-outs; ensure market readiness across regions.
• Provide product expertise for strategic opportunities and risks; govern roadmap.

Skills

MV switchgear

Product management

Go-to-market

Cross-functional

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Education

Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

In this global role, you own the MV Secondary Switchgear AIS/GIS portfolio across its lifecycle, aligning with customer needs and business strategy. You define the product strategy and roadmap, driving new development, launches, lifecycle management, and phase-outs. You collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Operations to align priorities and ensure sustainable growth. The role includes governance, regulatory and sustainability commitments, including the SF6-free transition. Hybrid work model; location in Europe (Norway or Italy) with potential for other locations.

• Own the global product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle priorities for the MV Secondary Switchgear AIS and GIS portfolio
• Develop and maintain the product business plan with objectives, value creation, investments, and KPIs
• Translate market and customer needs into product/technology priorities
• Build strong relationships with customers, utilities, markets, and internal stakeholders
• Lead product lifecycle from introduction to phase-out; initiate new developments, variants, and cost-improvement initiatives
• Define product requirements and target specifications balancing customer value, feasibility, cost, and time-to-market
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on go-to-market, sales enablement, and training
• Plan and coordinate product launches and phase-outs; ensure market readiness across regions
• Provide product expertise for strategic opportunities and complex requirements; govern roadmap and risks
• Ensure regulatory, safety, cybersecurity, and quality compliance; promote sustainability and SF6-free initiatives
• Advances innovation and sustainability priorities within the portfolio
• Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years in MV switchgear, product management, or related field
• Experience in global, cross-functional environments
• Understanding of MV switchgear applications, standards, regulatory compliance, safety, sustainability, SF6-free portfolio transition
• Proven track record in global product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle management
• Experience with go-to-market, product launches, and cross-regional execution
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and ability to influence in matrix environments
• Fluent English; willingness to travel internationally
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Effective communication
• MV switchgear knowledge
• Go-to-market strategy and product launches

Global Product Manager – MV Secondary Switchgears (AIS & GIS) • dalmine, lombardia, it