Portfolio/Product Manager

• MV Drives Modernization

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ABB Motion Services serve customers around the globe with innovative services to maximize performance, uptime and energy efficiency throughout the lifetime of electrical motion solutions. Electrical motion is applied everywhere in industries, cities, infrastructure and transportation and is a cornerstone of the energy revolution. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We drive innovations through digitalization and make the difference for our customers and partners every day. ABB Motion keeps the world turning, while saving energy every day.

Position Details

• Reports to: Service Manager
• Work model: Onsite
• Location: Peenya, Bangalore, India
• Division: ABB Motion Services Business Division

About the Role

As a Portfolio/Product Manager for MV Drives Modernization, you will be responsible for managing and developing the modernization service offerings for ABB's MV drive installed base, including lifecycle upgrades, retrofit solutions, obsolescence management, and value-based service innovations. This role ensures that ABB maintains a competitive and customer-relevant portfolio, enabling lifecycle extension, digitalization, and performance improvement for aging assets.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the global modernization portfolio for MV drives (ACS1000, ACS5000, ACS6000, LCI, etc.), covering hardware, software, and digital upgrade solutions
• Analyze installed base and lifecycle status to identify modernization opportunities, segment markets, and define customer-centric strategies across regions
• Define and drive value propositions for key modernization offerings like control retrofits, IGBT/IGCT upgrades, transformer relay replacements, and drive-to-drive conversions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, and global product teams to develop new retrofit kits, tools, documentation, and solution guides
• Lead product development and launches through the stage-gate (NPI/NPI-lite) process, ensuring timely delivery of scalable modernization solutions
• Support sales enablement by creating technical brochures, training sales and service teams, and developing value-based selling tools
• Engage with key customers and regional teams to validate solutions, gather feedback, and align offerings with market needs
• Monitor performance and profitability, define pricing strategies, and drive commercial models like bundled parts, turnkey solutions, and engineering kits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in MV Drives, Service Business, Product Management, or Retrofit Projects
• Strong technical expertise in MV Drive systems including VFDs, LCI, power electronics, control systems, and motors
• Demonstrated success in service portfolio management and/or selling modernization and retrofit solutions
• Hands-on experience with ABB MV Drives such as ACS1000, ACS5000, ACS6000, or LCI is preferred
• Familiarity with lifecycle management strategies, obsolescence handling, and installed base analytics
• Exposure to digital service solutions (e.g., condition monitoring, remote support, asset management) and certification in product management frameworks like SAFe PM/PO or PM STAR is a plus

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