Product Manager - Runtime Platform, B&R Automation

Product Manager - Runtime Platform, B&R Automation

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This position reports to

R&D Global Unit Lead

Your role and responsibilities

As Product Manager for Runtime Platform, your main responsibilities will include monitoring industry trends, competitors, and market needs to develop a competitive platform strategy aligned with customer and industry demands. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and R&D teams to position the platform, prioritize customer requirements, and guide the product roadmap. Additional duties include:

1. Developing a clear business model, offering bundles, and pricing strategies for growth.
2. Driving market opportunity pipeline and aligning product decisions with growth objectives.
3. Building and managing strategic partnerships to enhance platform capabilities and adoption.
4. Engaging with customers and stakeholders to gather feedback and strengthen the ecosystem.

Qualifications for the role

• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering (embedded and cloud technologies) with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields.
• 5+ years of Product Management experience, ideally in the automation industry.
• Strong expertise in software application lifecycle management and value creation across the lifecycle.
• Deep understanding of automation industry needs, including software-mechatronics integration, deterministic behavior, low latency, and field bus communication.
• Proven experience collaborating directly with customers, sales, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to bridge technical and business perspectives to align technology decisions with customer value.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning.
• Knowledge of software business models, pricing strategies, and monetization in an industrial automation environment. Fluency in English is required; German is preferred.

More about us

At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, you can expect an exciting and challenging role with tailored onboarding and training. We work in agile teams that encourage active contribution and idea sharing. Our flexible work models (e.g., flextime, hybrid) promote work-life balance. Our company culture emphasizes appreciation, open communication, and an informal atmosphere. We offer comprehensive training, development programs, and numerous benefits such as Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Programs. The minimum salary, in accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry, ranges from €4,215.39 to €4,623.87 gross per month, with potential for overpayment based on experience and qualifications.

ABB's Machine Automation Division, known as B&R, is headquartered in Austria with global offices. Acquired by ABB in 2017, B&R employs over 11,000 professionals worldwide. We develop and sell industrial electronics, software, and mechatronic solutions, setting new standards in automation technology. For more information, visit www.abb.com.