Global Product Line Manager, PLC and Automation, Motion Drive Products division

Global Product Line Manager, PLC and Automation, Motion Drive Products division (location: Europe)Join ABB as a senior Product Line Manager to lead the strategic direction of our Automation and PLC portfolio, aligning business objectives with market demands. This high‑impact role reports to the Head of Global Product Management and drives innovation, portfolio competitiveness, and long‑term growth.Location and Work ModelThis role is open globally, with preferred proximity to ABB Centers of Expertise in Finland and Germany. The work model is hybrid.ResponsibilitiesDefine and shape the Automation and PLC portfolio strategy based on business objectives and customer segmentation.Translate market requirements into differentiated solutions, including PLC/IPC platforms, industrial communication systems, product bundles, and automation software.Own the product portfolio and development roadmap for PLC/IPC and automation solutions.Prioritize investments to maximize value creation and balance short‑term deliverables with long‑term innovation.Coordinate with R&D teams to align development priorities, budgets, and resource allocation.Analyze global market trends in industrial and machine automation, PLC/IPC technologies, and digitalization.Track competitor strategies, emerging technologies (e.g., edge computing, AI‑driven automation), and customer requirements.Coordinate product bundling solutions across product lines to provide ease of use and integration.Drive initiatives, including strategic partnerships and start‑up collaborations to create next‑generation automation solutions.Foster collaboration across Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and business units to share best practices and accelerate strategy execution.Guide and motivate cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated automation solutions.QualificationsBachelor's in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Proven experience in product management of industrial PLCs and automation products.Strong understanding of drives, servos, PLCs, IPC, and automation systems.Background in working with OEMs and system integrators with automation solutions.Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.Customer‑focused mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking.Willingness to travel 30%–50% across Europe and globally.Valid work authorization for the chosen location.Collaboration / Leadership ThemesCommercial focus and result orientation – align portfolio decisions with business growth and profitability.Managing conflict – resolve cross‑functional challenges and drive consensus.Strategic thinking – anticipate market trends and translate them into actionable strategies.Collaboration – build strong partnerships internally and externally to foster innovation.Self‑managing – drive and persist to achieve long‑term objectives.KPI HighlightsRoadmap ownership – ensure timely delivery and alignment of the PLC and automation roadmap with strategic goals.Business results – achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets for the automation and PLC portfolio.Competitiveness & profitability – maintain market‑leading position through innovation and cost optimization.We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldArvostamme eri taustoista tulevia ihmisiä. Voisiko tämä olla sinun tarinasi? Hae jo tänään tai vieraile osoitteessa lukeaksesi lisää meistä ja saadaksesi tietoa ratkaisujemme vaikutuksesta ympäri maailmaa.JR #J-18808-Ljbffr