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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to:
Vice President, Software
Your Role: Own the Challenge
We’re seeking an experienced Product Manager to guide the evolution of B&R’s Industrial Automation Platform. You'll manage continuous improvements to today’s solution while shaping the next-gen, cloud-ready stack built on Linux, Kubernetes, and OPC UA FX. This global role spans strategy, roadmap, and market positioning — translating technical innovation into customer value, engaging key stakeholders, and aligning cross-functional teams to keep B&R at the forefront of Industry 4.0.
Further:
* Platform Strategy & Roadmap Develop a multiyear roadmap that balances maintaining the current platform with advancing next-gen solutions, aligning with trends like IIoT, edge/cloud, and industrial Ethernet.
* Product Lifecycle & Migration Ensure the current platform remains competitive through updates and upgrades, while providing smooth migration paths to new technologies (e.g., OPC UA FX).
* Go-to-Market & Customer Engagement Create impactful technical marketing assets, support global sales with training and tools, and gather customer insights to shape platform evolution.
* Monetization & Strategic Positioning Define pricing and bundling strategies, and continuously monitor market dynamics to ensure strong business performance and differentiation.
What It Takes To Run What Runs The World
* Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or similar.
* Experience: 10+ years in software or industrial automation engineering (embedded/cloud) AND 5+ years of product-management in industrial automation.
* Technical expertise: Deep understanding of industrial runtime software, deterministic control, and application lifecycle; strong knowledge of modern IT (DevOps, microservices, Kubernetes) and real-time industrial networks (OPC UA, POWERLINK, PROFINET, etc.).
* Business acumen: Skilled in creating business models and pricing strategies for software-centric industrial solutions.
* Communication skills: Able to clearly convey complex tech to diverse audiences; strong presenter and storyteller.
* Collaborative mindset: Effective in cross-functional, global environments; experienced in customer engagement.
* Motivation & adaptability: Self-motivated, tech and open to :30% travel.
* Languages: Fluent in German and English.
Why join our company?
* Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
* Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
* Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
* Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
* Inclusive Culture – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is € 4.341,85 - € 4.762,59 gross per month as of May 2025. There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
More about us:
ABB's Machine Automation Division (B&R) is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with additional offices around the world. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and, together with the ABB Robotics division, employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. As a leading global provider of automation solutions, B&R develops, produces and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions as well as technologies for machine and factory automation. Since 2020, B&R's automation portfolio has also included Codian brand delta robots. With its innovative solutions, B&R sets new standards and consistently exceeds its customers' expectations.
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Run What Runs The World.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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