Associate Product Manager - Instrument Transformer & Sensors (ANSI)

ABB•Pinetops, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Product Line Manager __ Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the Product Manager in optimizing the Instrument Transformers & Sensor Portfolio and return on investment. Each day, you will ensure that ABB has full understanding of market requirements in a specific area and can transform those requirements into offer specifications and development activities. You will also showcase your expertise by performing various other lifecycle activities supporting the development, launch, maintenance, the cost/price data in the tools, and profitability in line with ANSI Grid Components Product Line strategy. This position reports to the Product Line Leader - ANSI Grid Components The work model for the role is #LI-onsite. This role is contributing to the ANSI Grid Components/NAM BL/ELDS. Main stakeholders are Product Line Manager - ANSI Grid Components, Product Manager - Instrument Transformers & Sensors. You will be mainly accountable for: Market Analysis & Growth: Conduct market intelligence analysis to identify portfolio gaps and emerging opportunities. Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Marketing, Product Specialists and sales team to develop growth plans, focusing on white spaces and high-potential market segments. Product Development & Specifications: Work with Product Manager to define technical and market requirements for products. Collaborate with the R&D team to execute investment plans efficiently, ensuring swift time-to-market for new product launches. Customer-Centric Strategy: Analyze market trends, customer-driven standards, and competitive positioning. Develop customer value propositions tailored to specific segments and channels, ensuring sustainable growth. Cost/Price Management: Working closely with Product Manager, Product Specialists, Supply Chain, Finance ensure cost and price updates in the sales tools. Lifecycle Management: Lead product lifecycle processes by assessing performance metrics like orders, gross margins, and profitability. Make data-driven decisions about product obsolescence and end-of-life to maximize profitability. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Specialist team, Product Marketing Team, Sales Team, Customer Support, Quality, Production, and R&D teams to address pre- and post-sales issues efficiently, including failure analysis and resolution support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, product marketing, product life-cycle management and customer relationship management.
Knowledge of North American electrical networks including Instrument Transformers & Sensors (standards, products, applications, utilities) is advantageous.
Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a results-driven mindset.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with a collaborative and purpose-driven approach.
Global mindset with proven intercultural competence and willingness to travel locally or internationally (up to 30%).
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English required.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Business Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct market intelligence analysis to identify portfolio gaps and emerging opportunities.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Marketing, Product Specialists and sales team to develop growth plans, focusing on white spaces and high-potential market segments.
Work with Product Manager to define technical and market requirements for products.
Collaborate with the R&D team to execute investment plans efficiently, ensuring swift time-to-market for new product launches.
Analyze market trends, customer-driven standards, and competitive positioning.
Develop customer value propositions tailored to specific segments and channels, ensuring sustainable growth.
Working closely with Product Manager, Product Specialists, Supply Chain, Finance ensure cost and price updates in the sales tools.
Lead product lifecycle processes by assessing performance metrics like orders, gross margins, and profitability.
Make data-driven decisions about product obsolescence and end-of-life to maximize profitability.
Partner with Product Specialist team, Product Marketing Team, Sales Team, Customer Support, Quality, Production, and R&D teams to address pre- and post-sales issues efficiently, including failure analysis and resolution support.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.
Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.