Global Product Specialist - FURSE (Surge Protection Devices)

Global Product Specialist - FURSE (Surge Protection Devices) At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story. This position reports to Global Product Manager Director Your role and responsibilities Support the Global Product Management to optimize the Surge Protection Devices and Earthing and Lighting portfolio of ABB FURSE. Ensure the organization has a full understanding of market requirements in a specific area, segment, or region, and can transform these requirements into product specifications, development activities, and ultimately revenue generation. This role is accountable for the long-term profitable growth of the offering and supports business results by overseeing each step of the lifecycle, including development, launch, go-to-market, maintenance, pricing, and profitability. You will be managing a strategically important market segment Surge Protection Devices and Earthing and Lightning for ABB FURSE products. Additionally, you will act as forefront for new applications, innovation, and market expansion within the organization. Your responsibilities will include performing market intelligence, driving new developments & innovation for ABB FURSE SPD products, leading market introductions and tracking portfolio performance. The work model for the role is: Onsite - Nottingham office. This role is contributing to the Electrification, Installation Products, UK Division. Main stakeholders are external market (e.g. customer, distribution partners, regional sales teams, etc.) and internal functions (e.g. Sales, Operations, and Research & Development). You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leads the market intelligence analysis (e.g. gathering and analyzing data about business market's) to better understand customer behavior, industry trends, competitor activities, and new market opportunities. Manages the technical specification of product assigned and supports the Product Manager in developing the business case for product developments, maintenance, and cost reduction. Collects and analyses standards, market requirements, customer needs and values as an input for producing a product roadmap. From identified opportunities, supports the Global Product
Manager in creating the business case for product development projects.
• Initiates and drives product market communication strategy, including product launch planning and implementation. Clarifies product positioning within the portfolio, with defined values per product line to address different segment needs.
Qualifications for the role
• Bachelor or master's in engineering or operations management is ideal, MBA plus
• Strong years of experience in product management
• Proven record or new product developments, product launch, marketing and technical solutions
• Relevant experience in electrical industry experience, cable protection or cable management
• Experience in project management & leading project teams (plus)
• Strong entrepreneurship, project management, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal in English.
What's in it for you?
• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
• Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment
• Feel empowered: take ownership and drive exciting results in your scope of action
More about us As part of our dedication to our employees, ABB UK offers an attractive array of benefits which include:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) Open Job Market (internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally) Employee Assistance Programme Generous employee referral scheme For the 4th year running ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of
installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory


• Bachelor or master's in engineering or operations management is ideal, MBA plus
• Strong years of experience in product management
• Proven record or new product developments, product launch, marketing and technical solutions
• Relevant experience in electrical industry experience, cable protection or cable management
• Experience in project management & leading project teams (plus)
• Strong entrepreneurship, project management, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal in English.
What's in it for you?
• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
• Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment
• Feel empowered: take ownership and drive exciting results in your scope of action
  
  As part of our dedication to our employees, ABB UK offers an attractive array of benefits which include: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) Open Job Market (internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally) Employee Assistance Programme Generous employee referral scheme For the 4th year running ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease c
by installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory