Global Project Manager (Process Automation)

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This position reports to:

Service Business Process Manager

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JOB SUMMARY

The Global Project Manager / Product Manager owns the strategy, vision, roadmap, and end-to-end delivery of digital and AI-enabled products or services that drive value for ABB customers and the business. This role bridges technology, business, and customer needs while leading global cross-functional initiatives, ensuring products are developed, launched, and evolved based on market demand, customer feedback, business objectives, and successful project execution. The Global Project Manager / Product Manager is accountable for product-market fit, competitive positioning, go-to-market strategy, program governance, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business outcomes including revenue, market share, customer satisfaction, and delivery of strategic initiatives.

This is a global position with core teams and stakeholders located in Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Candidates based in these countries are preferred; however, other locations may be considered based on business needs and candidate qualifications. The role requires regular collaboration across international teams and time zones.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Defines and communicates product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with ABB business objectives and market opportunities

Conducts market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to identify market needs, trends, and opportunities

Develops detailed product requirements documents (PRDs) and use cases that guide engineering and design teams

Collaborates with engineering, design, data science, and marketing teams to ensure successful product development and launch

Establishes product success metrics (OKRs, KPIs) and monitors performance against targets; analyzes product adoption and customer feedback

Owns the go-to-market strategy including positioning, pricing, pricing model, sales enablement, and launch planning

Manages product backlog, prioritization, and release planning in collaboration with engineering teams

Gathers and prioritizes customer and stakeholder feedback; translates insights into product improvements and innovations

Manages product lifecycle from conception through launch, growth, maturity, and sunset phases

Analyzes sales pipelines, pipeline velocity, win/loss analysis to optimize product-market positioning and messaging

Identifies and evaluates partnership opportunities, API integrations, and ecosystem expansion possibilities

Drives adoption and customer success initiatives; builds product communities and gathering user feedback loops

Communicates product vision and strategy to executives, customers, partners, and internal stakeholders

Monitors industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape; anticipates market shifts

KEY COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Product Management Skills

Product Strategy & Roadmapping: Ability to develop compelling product strategies aligned with business goals

Market Research & Analysis: Customer discovery, competitive analysis, market sizing, trend identification

Product Requirements & Documentation: Writing clear PRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria

Agile & Scrum: Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, backlog management

Data-Driven Decision Making: Understanding metrics, analytics, A/B testing, experimentation

Go-to-Market Strategy: Product positioning, pricing strategy, launch planning, sales enablement

Customer Discovery & Feedback: Ability to gather insights, conduct interviews, analyze customer feedback

Stakeholder Management: Cross-functional collaboration, executive communication, influence without authority

Technical Knowledge

Basic understanding of software architecture and technical feasibility

Familiarity with cloud platforms and digital transformation concepts

Knowledge of AI/ML capabilities, limitations, and business applications (for AI products)

Understanding of data warehousing, analytics, and data-driven products

Awareness of cybersecurity, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and compliance requirements

Product analytics tools: Mixpanel, Amplitude, Google Analytics, or similar

Soft Skills

Strategic thinking and business acumen

Communication skills (written and verbal) to influence diverse audiences

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Leadership and ability to inspire teams without direct authority

Curiosity and continuous learning orientation

Resilience and ability to manage ambiguity

Empathy and customer-centric mindset

Time management and ability to prioritize across competing demands

ABB CORE VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Demonstrates commitment to Customer-centricity and understanding their needs and pain points

Drives innovation by exploring new market opportunities and disruptive technologies

Embraces accountability for product success metrics and business outcomes

Collaborates cross-functionally to align teams around product vision

Shows integrity in stakeholder communication and managing expectations

Maintains continuous learning mindset to stay updated with market trends and technologies

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related field

MBA or equivalent business education is a plus

Experience

Minimum 10+ years of product management experience in software, SaaS, digital, or technology companies

Proven track record of successful product launches and achieving business metrics (revenue, adoption, market share)

Experience managing B2B or B2B2C technology products

Experience with AI/ML products or analytics platforms is preferred

Strong background in data-driven product management and experimentation

Experience with enterprise sales cycles and customer success management

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or operations domain is a strong plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods

Ability to attend customer meetings and industry conferences

Able to participate in video conferences and conduct in-person presentations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid work environment with office-based and remote work flexibility

Regular travel (20-30%) for customer meetings, market research, and industry events

Fast-paced, dynamic environment with continuous prioritization needs

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

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