Global Smart Hvac Product Manager

**Global Smart HVAC Product Manager (M/F/d)**:
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In this role you will be responsible to own, shape and accelerate ABB’s global Smart Home innovation pipeline in residential energy management through all phases of the life cycle according to market needs, strategy and targets of the GPG. You will work closely across marketing & sales and product management / R&D on all levels to bring ABB HA growth to the next level. As Global Smart HVAC Product Manager you will report to the Global Portfolio Manager Home Automation (HA) within the Global Product Group Building & Home Automation Solutions (GPG BHAS).

**Your responsibilities**:

- Closely following global market and customer trends, conducting competitor analyses, including identification of product gaps and continuous evaluation of the ABB portfolio in the area of residential HVAC and energy management systems (HVAC sensors, IoT control devices and systems, EVCI, PV, BESS, etc.). Your portfolio responsibility covers professional HA systems, targeting electrical installers, as well as entry-level Smart Home solutions (incl. B2B2C wireless devices)
- Collecting and analyzing standards, market requirements, customer needs and requirements, as an input for developing a comprehensive innovation roadmap
- Managing the technical specification of products assigned and developing the business case for new product developments (NPI), maintenance and cost optimization. Owning, monitoring and delivering development projects according to the innovation roadmap targets, ensuring timely and successful launches
- Close collaboration with other functions inside the GPG, especially with those responsible for HA, WA and IoT product management. Keeping GPG, local Product Marketing, Business Development and Sales informed on topics related to the portfolio, such as new product availability, market, competition, quality, configuration, limitations and trends
- Work closely with HA Marketing & Sales and NPI management to bring new solutions successfully to the focus markets, incl. launch management. Support the development of new strategic market opportunities and segments (e.g. energy management in multi-dwelling and light commercial buildings) together with HA Portfolio Sales
- Support the development of solution sales presentations, value propositions and trainings for key channel partners, accounts and ABB teams, in close collaboration with Marketing & Sales.

**Your background**:

- Higher education degree in Electrical Engineering and/or relevant Business degree
- At least 8 years of relevant industry experience in the field of electrical and mechanical energy management and smart residential HVAC control solutions, working as Product Manager, R&D Manager, Business Developer or Sales Manager with Smart Home products and system offerings
- Sound knowledge of electrical installation products and smart HVAC solutions for installers and distributors, as well as targeted towards end-users
- Affinity with Smart Home systems, communication protocols and building automation in central EU markets (DACH)
- Experience in sales, engineering and operational projects
- The ability to anticipate customer needs and market trends
- Strong, well-developed communication, influencing, coaching and management skills
- Fluency in English

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