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This position reports to:
Chapter Lead
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As part of the Support and Develop Sales Agile Team (AT), the Product Owner (PO) is essential to the functioning of the Industry & Control Agile Unit. In this capacity, the PO will continuously refine the Agile Team’s direction in alignment with the Annual (ABR) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR). By defining a clear vision, purpose, and priorities, the PO ensures that all initiatives are tightly connected to business goals and deliver tangible impact on sales performance and market growth.
Reporting to the Market Development Management Chapter Leader, the PO combines solid technical expertise, business acumen, and customer/market insight.
Why is this role impactful:
* Strategic role: Directly contributes to shaping and executing the AU sales strategy
* Cross-functional leadership: Acts as a key connector across global AU and LSU stakeholders, promoting collaboration and alignment
* Value acceleration: Ensures the team focuses on high-impact activities that drive measurable business outcomes
Location: Europe, preferably Italy or Germany
Your responsibilities:
* Outline and iterate the Agile Team mission and direction as defined in the Annual Business Review / Quarterly Business Review (ABR/QBR) by developing vision, purpose, requirements, and priorities in key focus areas, together with the Agile Team members
* Manage and prioritize the backlog, facilitate sprint planning, and ensure effective delivery by removing impediments and focusing on high-value outcomes.
* Promote ownership within the Agile Team, enabling co-creation and accountability, while ensuring close alignment with stakeholders across the organization.
* Guarantee meeting year-end targets for Industry and Control AU and Control portfolio in terms of OR, Rev, E2E margin and NPV.
* Collaborate with all related internal contacts to ensure alignment, efficiency, and effectiveness in the implementation of initiative.
Your background :
* A bachelor’s or a master’s degree in electrical engineering and a solid technical background in electrical systems.
* Around 8-10 years of experience, preferably in a global business environment, in Sales & Marketing in the field of low voltage systems and products.
* Experience in the field of Motor Starting and Safety products applications is a must.
* Excellent skills in teamworking and communication, negotiation, and leadership attitude.
* Previous experience working in an Agile/Scrum oriented workforce is a plus.
What’s in it for you?
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
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