Head of Product Management KNX (m/f/d)

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Position Information

Reports To: Head of Product Line KNX

Work Model: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

As Head of KNX Product Management, you will be the driving force behind ABB’s KNX offering. At ABB, we are looking for a visionary leader to take charge of our global KNX product portfolio – the backbone of intelligent building automation. This is your opportunity to define strategy, drive innovation, and lead a team that sets the standard for KNX technology worldwide. At ABB, we are shaping the future of smart buildings with ABB i-bus® KNX and BUSCH-JAEGER KNX solutions, two leading brands under the global KNX standard for home and building automation. KNX enables seamless integration of lighting, shading, HVAC, security, and energy management into one interoperable system – making buildings more efficient, comfortable, and secure.

Our ABB i-bus® KNX portfolio is trusted worldwide for its reliability and innovation, while Busch-Jaeger brings strong market presence and design excellence, particularly in user interfaces and smart home solutions. Together, these brands represent ABB’s commitment to delivering cutting‑edge technology for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

As part of ABB’s Smart Buildings division, we combine decades of expertise with a strong focus on sustainability and digitalization. We operate globally, working closely with partners, integrators, and customers to ensure our KNX solutions remain at the forefront of building automation.

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Manage hardware, software, and system components throughout their lifecycle, ensuring profitability and market leadership.
• Translate market trends and customer needs into a clear KNX roadmap and offering strategy that positions ABB as the leader in building automation.
• Work hand-in-hand with R&D to develop next‑generation KNX solutions that deliver maximum value to customers and partners.
• Define business models, pricing strategies, and segment approaches for KNX globally, and ensure seamless alignment with local markets.
• Continuously monitor global market trends, regulations (cybersecurity, HSE), and competitor activities to keep ABB ahead of the curve.
• Act as the key interface between customers, sales, operations, and development teams to ensure customer‑satisfaction and business success.
• Build and inspire a high‑performing global KNX Product Management team, fostering growth, job rotation, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Strong academic and professional foundation, with a completed university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Over the past 5 years, extensive experience in building technology, ideally in roles that combine technical expertise with strategic product management.
• KNX knowledge is essential – deep understanding of the technology and the ability to translate it into innovative solutions.
• Proven experience in product creation and lifecycle management, from concept and development through to market launch.
• Demonstrated leadership in global, cross‑functional environments, excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus), and flexibility to travel internationally to engage with customers, partners, and ABB teams worldwide.

Benefits

• ABB Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Learning & training opportunities
• ABB Children’s Holiday Home
• Personal coaching offers

In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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+49 (0) 621 381 3500

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Location

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing